Still Life with Flowers, Pears and Apples by Paul-Elie Gernez
Description: Still Life with Flowers, Pears and Apples by Paul-Elie Gernez, painted in 1925, is a vibrant and carefully composed work that reflects Gernez's mastery in capturing the beauty of everyday objects. This oil on canvas features a harmonious arrangement of flowers, pears, and apples, all depicted with rich colors and meticulous detail. Gernez, who was born in Onnaing, France, in 1888, was known for his diverse range of subjects, including landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. His work was deeply influenced by his training at the Valenciennes School of Fine Arts and his exposure to Parisian artistic circles, where he mingled with contemporaries such as Félix Vallotton. Throughout his career, Gernez maintained a strong connection to Honfleur, where he spent most of his life and where this particular still life was likely inspired by the natural surroundings. Gernez's attention to color and form, combined with his academic training, made him a prominent figure in the early 20th-century French art scene.
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Location and Date Created: France; 1925.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Still Life with Flowers, Pears and Apples.
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Artwork Style: Post-Impressionism.
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Subject/Topic: A detailed arrangement of flowers, pears, and apples, reflecting the artist's focus on color and form.