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Still-life with Blue Tobacco Box, 1878 (oil on canvas)
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Still-life with Blue Tobacco Box, 1878 (oil on canvas)
985015 Still-life with Blue Tobacco Box, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 35.4x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still-life with Blue Tobacco Box. William Michael Harnett (1848-1892). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1878. 35.4 x 46cm.); Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23675710
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This still-life painting, titled "Still-life with Blue Tobacco Box, 1878" by William Michael Harnett, transports us back to the nineteenth century. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this oil on canvas masterpiece. Measuring 35.4 x 46 cm, it showcases a variety of kitchenware and smoking requisites arranged on a tabletop. At first glance, our eyes are drawn to the vibrant blue tobacco box placed prominently at the center of the composition. Surrounding it are an assortment of objects including cups, containers, and even a pipe. Each item is skillfully rendered with lifelike precision, capturing their textures and colors flawlessly. The warm lighting casts soft shadows across the scene, creating depth and adding a sense of realism to the artwork. The wooden background provides an earthy backdrop for these everyday objects that were likely familiar sights in late nineteenth-century households. Harnett's choice of subject matter invites contemplation about life's simple pleasures during this era – perhaps enjoying a quiet moment with a cup of tea or indulging in some leisurely pipe smoking while perusing through newspapers. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Harnett's mastery from the comfort of our own homes. It serves as a reminder that art has the power to transport us through time and evoke emotions long after its creation.
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