Still Life with Asparagus c. 1910 - 1920
helenebeckerath
stadelmuseum
painting, oil-paint, oil, canvas, impasto
painting
oil-paint
oil
oil painting
canvas
impasto
intimism
post-impressionism
Helene Beckerath's "Still Life with Asparagus" is a painting that depicts a bundle of asparagus, a brown pot, and a knife on a white cloth. The artist employed loose brushstrokes, typical of Impressionism, to capture the natural light illuminating the scene. The painting is housed in the Städel Museum and reflects the artist's interest in everyday objects. The simple composition and casual arrangement showcase the beauty of ordinary things, characteristic of still life paintings. Beckerath, a German artist, is recognized for her still life works, and "Still Life with Asparagus" exemplifies her mastery of the genre.
Comments
By purposefully directing the light, Helene von Beckerath succeeded in setting the scene for the white asparagus spears and a few everyday objects with suspense and to great effect. The chiaroscuro, the limited colour range and the fluid, fast brushwork show the artist’s preoccupation with French Impressionist painting, especially with the works of Edouard Manet. Yet, Dutch still lifes and Chardin’s work also resonate here.
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