The White Tablecloth by Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin

The White Tablecloth 1731 - 1732

sculpture, oil-on-canvas

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

sculpture

france

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

charcoal

oil-on-canvas

watercolor

"The White Tablecloth" (1731-1732) by Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin is a still life depicting a simple meal of bread and wine. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the objects arranged in a pleasing way. The artist’s masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism. Chardin is known for his still life paintings, which often depicted everyday objects in a beautiful and evocative way. The work is now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.