“The Ham” is an oil painting on canvas created by Felix Vallotton in the year 1918. This still life artwork, part of the Realism art movement, is presently held in a private collection.
In “The Ham,” Vallotton presents a close study of a large piece of ham suspended against a backdrop that appears to be draped fabric. The texture of the meat is rendered with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing the artist’s adept handling of oil paint to depict the varied tones and textures of the ham’s surface. The interplay of light and shadow, coupled with the restrained color palette, imbues the scene with a quiet solemnity, inviting viewers to contemplate the simple yet profound subject matter.
