Apple, Half-Peeled on a Black Plate 1976

Avigdor Arikha's 1976 watercolor painting, "Apple, Half-Peeled on a Black Plate," is a minimalist depiction of a single piece of fruit resting on a black plate. Known for his realism and precise rendering of objects, Arikha captures the texture and form of the apple with remarkable detail, highlighting the subtle interplay of light and shadow across its surface. This work exemplifies Arikha's focus on the everyday, turning the ordinary into a subject worthy of artistic attention. The composition's simplicity and focus on the apple's form invite viewers to contemplate the beauty of the mundane.