The Oil Can 1971

"The Oil Can" (1971) is a still life painting by Mary Fedden, a British painter known for her vibrant use of color and bold, simplified forms. The painting features a white oil can with a gold label, a blue chameleon, a bunch of grapes, and a large green object, all set against a purple background. Fedden's signature style of flat, geometric shapes and vibrant colors creates a playful and engaging composition. The whimsical nature of the objects and their bold placement on the canvas gives this artwork a sense of playful, childlike energy, characteristic of Fedden's artistic style.