Study of Artist’s Tools, Oil Painting - Mid Century

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A beautifully composed and quietly expressive still life, this unsigned oil on board captures the familiar poetry of the artist’s … Read more A beautifully composed and quietly expressive still life, this unsigned oil on board captures the familiar poetry of the artist’s studio. At the centre, a warm terra-cotta jug holds a cluster of paintbrushes, their differing heights and colours adding a rhythmic verticality to the scene. Below, paint tubes and a loosely rolled sheet create a relaxed, natural arrangement—objects placed not for display, but as they would be mid-process.

The artist’s palette of layered greens and soft earth tones gives the background a gentle depth, allowing the central forms to stand out with warmth and subtle shadow. Visible brushwork brings appealing texture throughout, lending the composition a feeling of immediacy and hand-made charm. It reads as a painter’s study—personal, intimate, and grounded in the everyday rituals of creativity.

Housed in a custom Italian giltwood frame, the piece gains a refined, classical edge that contrasts beautifully with its humble subject matter. See less