Still Life With Cucumbers 1909

"Still Life With Cucumbers" is a 1909 oil painting by Józef Pankiewicz, a prominent Polish artist known for his contribution to the Young Poland movement. This painting showcases the artist's mastery of color and form through a carefully arranged composition of various fruits and vegetables, including watermelons, pumpkins, and cucumbers. Pankiewicz’s bold use of color and the interplay of light and shadow create a sense of depth and vibrancy. The painting exemplifies the artist's interest in depicting everyday objects with a sense of artistic expression and beauty, showcasing a transition from realism to modernism.