Composition with Still Life 1937

"Composition with Still Life" (1937) by American artist Edwin Dickinson is an enigmatic work. The painting depicts a dark and mysterious scene with a reclining nude figure amidst a collection of objects, including a white cloth draped over a chair, a gilded sculpture and a cluster of blue and white porcelain. Dickinson, known for his meticulous detail and introspective style, invites viewers to contemplate the interplay of light and shadow and the symbolism of the objects within the composition.