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Still Life, 1859. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Preyer
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Still Life, 1859. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Preyer
Still Life, 1859. On a table covered with a red cloth are a slender glass of sparkling wine, a silver salver bearing oysters, a slice of lemon, a bunch of purple grapes still attached to a sprig of vine, and several almonds
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1850s Alcohol Aquatic Life Artistic Style Black Grape Bubble Bubbles Dining Düsseldorf School Eating Glassware Grape Grapes Leaves Liquor Luxurious Luxury Material Oyster Platter Shellfish Table Cloth Tablecloth Vine Vine Leaf Vine Leaves Vines Walters Art Museum White Wine Wine Wine Glass Wineglass
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This exquisite still life painting, titled "Still Life" and created by Johann Wilhelm Preyer in 1859, transports us back to the 19th century and invites us to indulge in a moment of luxurious dining. The scene unfolds on a table covered in a rich, red fabric, where a slender glass of sparkling wine, its bubbles forming a delicate crown at the top, reflects the soft light. A silver salver bearing succulent oysters, a slice of lemon, and several almonds, adds an air of elegance and opulence. The still life is further adorned with a bunch of purple grapes, their leaves and vine adding a touch of nature to the composition. Preyer's masterful use of oil on canvas captures the textures and colors of each element with remarkable detail, from the glossy surface of the wine glass to the intricate patterns on the oyster shells. This painting is a prime example of the Düsseldorf School, a German artistic movement known for its focus on naturalism and realism. The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, is the fortunate location where this heritage art piece is preserved for future generations to appreciate the beauty and richness of Preyer's still life.
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