In illo tempore 1999

"In illo tempore" (1999) by Claudio Bravo is a still life painting depicting a single, draped piece of purple fabric against a muted brown background. Bravo was a Chilean painter known for his meticulous photorealist style, evident in this piece through the precise rendering of the fabric's folds and textures. The title, Latin for "in that time," suggests a historical or timeless quality to the seemingly simple subject matter. The painting embodies Bravo's signature style, capturing a moment of stillness and highlighting the inherent beauty in everyday objects through the use of precise detail and realistic representation.