Jug and Four Eggs 1967

Mary Fedden painted Jug and Four Eggs with oil on canvas in 1967. It’s got this calm, domestic vibe, right? I can imagine her in her studio, moving things around, trying to get the light just so. There’s a real flatness to the forms, but then she sneaks in these details – like the floral pattern at the bottom of the jug and the bowl. The paint is applied thinly, but in layers, which gives the painting a subtle texture. And those brushstrokes around the jug handle? You can almost feel her hand moving. I wonder if she was thinking about Morandi when she made this? Or maybe she was just in a good mood and wanted to paint something cheerful. Either way, it's like she's captured a little moment of stillness. It’s not trying too hard, but it’s got this quiet confidence, you know? Like a perfectly cooked egg.