“Still Life With Plantains and Bananas 1893” is a realist still life artwork created by the artist Francisco Oller. The painting exemplifies the Realism art movement through its detailed and accurate portrayal of plantains and bananas arranged naturally on a flat surface.
In the artwork, bundles of green plantains and ripe bananas are laid out, accompanied by a knife and loose nuts on a white cloth. The objects are depicted with meticulous attention to their texture, color, and form, which is characteristic of Oller’s dedication to Realism. The artist’s use of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensional quality of the subjects, making them appear lifelike and tangible. The composition is simple yet profound, capturing the beauty of everyday objects through precise and vivid representation.
