Vase on a Chair (Italian Jar) 1918

Bela Czobel's "Vase on a Chair (Italian Jar)" is a 1918 oil painting notable for its use of muted earth tones, emphasizing a simplified geometric forms, and a simplified perspective. This work exemplifies a hallmark of Czobel's style, which embraced a reduction of elements to their basic shapes. The subject matter is the everyday, highlighting the artist's interest in capturing the mundane, and in this case, an Italian jar on a wooden chair, using a limited palette to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.