Apples and Cherries 1936

Endre Rozsda made 'Apples and Cherries' on a 61 x 50 cm surface, but when exactly, we don't know. I can just imagine Rozsda in his studio, the light catching the sides of those apples, the cherries piled high in a bowl, the fabric loosely strewn. Look how he built up the colours! The reds popping against those bright, juicy yellows. You can almost taste the tartness. And notice how the brushstrokes aren't trying to hide—they're part of the show, each one laying down a bit of light, a bit of shadow. It reminds me of Morandi, how he kept returning to simple objects, exploring their forms, pushing paint around until something new emerged. I bet Rozsda wasn't trying to just copy what he saw. He was feeling his way through the painting, trying to get at something deeper. You can feel how the colours vibrate. He’s not just painting fruit, he’s laying down a feeling. It's like he's saying, "Hey, look at this!"