This original artwork “Still Life with Village Tableware” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Ekaterina Kebal  and is available for sale online

Ekaterina Kebal's painting "Still Life with Village Tableware" is a pictorial composition in which the artist conveys an atmosphere of simplicity, comfort, and a certain archaism characteristic of peasant life. The use of a subdued color palette and expressive textural technique create a sense of silence, peace, and timelessness, as if capturing a moment in the life of a peasant home, where objects preserve memories of the past. This is not just a collection of objects, but a story about traditions, labor, and man's connection to the land.

The painting focuses on village tableware arranged on a table or bench. The simplicity of the forms and natural materials (clay, wood) emphasize the objects' connection to nature and manual labor. The rounded contours of the bowls and pots seem warm and welcoming, as if inviting one to a generous table. The artist doesn't strive to depict each object in detail, but rather conveys the overall impression of their appearance, emphasizing form, color, and texture. Clay pots and jugs with rough surfaces, a rough wooden spoon, a wooden bowl, and other simple utensils can be discerned.

Additional elements of the composition—a few fruits (perhaps apples or tangerines), a piece of fabric with a traditional pattern, and a bunch of dried herbs—create a sense of lived-in space. The fabric, casually draped over the table, adds a picturesque and dynamic feel to the composition, while the herbs evoke the scents of meadows and fields.

The background of the painting is painted in muted, dark tones. Against it, one can discern a cloth hung on the wall and a bunch of dried herbs. The overall muted color scheme helps focus attention on the still life's objects, highlighting them against the dark background.

The painting exudes a subdued, calm light that softly illuminates the objects, revealing their form and texture. The absence of bright highlights creates an atmosphere of peace and intimacy, as if peering into the quiet corner of a peasant home.

The artist employs an impressionist technique, prioritizing the overall impression of what is seen over the detailed rendering of each object. The brushstrokes are broad and free, as if capturing a quick, fleeting impression.

The title of the painting, "Still Life with Rustic Utensils," immediately establishes the theme and indicates the key elements of the composition. It is the rustic utensils, their simplicity and functionality, that express the connection between generations and the traditions of peasant life.

Overall, the painting conveys a sense of the quiet beauty, simplicity, and connection with nature that permeate rural life. The still life invites the viewer to reflect on the value of tradition, the importance of labor, and the beauty of the simple things that surround us in everyday life. This painting is about memory, about roots and about the inseparable connection that exists between man and the earth.

This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel and will be a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the artwork “Still Life with Village Tableware” measuring 70 x 80 cm with secure shipping to your location.

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