The artwork titled “Bodegón de guineos, jarra y pajuiles” was created by Francisco Oller in the year 1870. It is a fine example of the Realism art movement and belongs to the still life genre.
In the artwork, various elements are meticulously arranged on a table draped with a cloth. At the center, a white dish holds a bunch of ripe bananas, radiating vibrant hues of yellow. Next to the bananas, there are cashew apples, whose rich tones stand in contrast to the smooth, softly-lit surface they rest upon. Behind them, a glass pitcher filled with water captures light and reflections, showcasing Oller’s keen attention to detail. An intricately patterned glass stands beside the pitcher, completing the composition. The entire scene is set against a plain, muted background, allowing the still life elements to prominently capture the viewer’s gaze. The artwork demonstrates Oller’s mastery in depicting ordinary objects with a heightened sense of realism and texture.
