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Still Life with a Glass and Apples, 1915
The painting ‘Still Life with a Glass and Apples’ from 1915 by Tadeusz Makowski is an oil on canvas measuring 38 x 46 cm. It is characterized by masterful control of light and color, creating a mysterious, fairy-like light effect. The composition exemplifies precise technique and the hardworking craft of the artist. The work combines elements of symbolism and decorativeness, representing a mature period of Makowski’s art, introducing simplification of forms and geometric shapes with a clear contour. The painting has been exhibited in numerous museums and private collections, including the collection of Ewa and Wojciech Fibak.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Tadeusz Makowski
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Date of birth and death
29 January 1882 – 1 November 1932
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Cubism influenced by Polish folk art and naïve art
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Significant works
Paintings of children, carnivals, fairs, stylized landscapes, woodcut book illustrations
Information about the work
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Year:
1915
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Theme:
still life, decorative realism, symbolism, 20th century Polish art
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting shows a deep reflection on light and color, symbolizing the eternal miracle of painting, linking realism of objects with a poetic atmosphere of mystery and mood.
The key to interpreting the work
The analysis should take into account influences of symbolism, decorative stylistics, and Makowski’s classicizing style, including his engagement with formal simplifications and geometrization.
Auction information
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Estimated price:
200 000 - 250 000 zł
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Auction price:
215 000 zł
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