This evocative French Cubist oil painting from the early 20th century beautifully captures the quiet drama of an afternoon still-life scene. Rendered in a moody palette of muted grays, rich ochres, and soft shadows, the piece portrays everyday items—a tabletop arrangement of fruit, a slender candlestick, an artist’s palette, and a makeshift vase of wilting flowers—in fragmented, angular forms typical of the Cubist style. The thoughtful composition and nuanced brushwork convey both movement and stillness, suggesting the gentle passage of time.

"A sophisticated and quietly dramatic painting; it would be striking against a white wall in a softly lit room, ideally above a vintage sideboard or console."

France, circa 1900

Dimensions: 33W x 1D x 33.5H