Still Life with Apples (Food) 1985

"Still Life with Apples (Food)" is a 1985 oil painting by Romanian artist Horia Bernea (1938-2000). The painting depicts a simple arrangement of three apples resting on a dark, textured surface, likely a piece of bark. The fruit, painted with a loose and impressionistic style, are rendered with subtle variations in color and form. The dark background and the subtle texture of the apples contribute to the painting's quiet and contemplative mood. Bernea's still lifes often explored themes of nature, simplicity, and the passage of time.