Still Life Collection (#6)

Illuminated Christmas tree. This image has been cross processed

Pasta
Dried pasta ribbons. Pasta is a flour-based food product, and so it contains lots of carbohydrates from the cereal grains ground up to make the flour

Mathematical equipment
Mathematics equipment. Protractor (left), a pair of compasses and pencil (centre top), a pen (right) and an electronic calculator (lower centre)

Brie slice and cheese knife. This is Brie de Coulommiers, a soft cows milk cheese produced in the Seine-et-Marne region of France

Cappuccino. This is a coffee-based drink made from espresso, hot milk, and steamed-milk foam

Magnetism. Iron shavings attracted to two ends of a horseshoe magnet. The filings are attracted to the magnet by the force of its magnetic field

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Posole - Pueblo Indian dried corn - in a Native American basket. Digital photograph

Japanese Matcha tea, Japan, Asia

Salted pork sirloin, homemade ham, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Chewy sweet in the shape of a bear. Chewy sweets usually contain gelatine, which is derived from the boiling of animal by-products such as skin and bones

Red chilli pepper (Capsicum frutescens). Widely used to add a spicy flavour to foods, the chilli pepper contains the chemical stimulant capsacin and is a good source of vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

Russian dolls, Siberia, Russia

Close-up of chocolates

Majorelle Gardens, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa

Windowsill, Paleohora, Crete, Greece, Europe

Salad and vegatables on a market stall, France, Europe

Mahagiri Nats, Bagan, Myanmar, Asia

Two cherries on stalks
Ripe cherries ( Prunus cerasus ) on stalks

Flowers on a Window Ledge, c. 1861 (oil on canvas)
XOS496621 Flowers on a Window Ledge, c.1861 (oil on canvas) by La Farge or Lafarge, John (1835-1910); 61x50.8 cm; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; Museum Purchase, Anna E

Macaw and a monkey (oil on canvas)
BAL234925 Macaw and a monkey (oil on canvas) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; Dutch, out of copyright

Bouquet of anemones (pastel)
XIR71347 Bouquet of anemones (pastel) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

Bouquet in a theatre box, c. 1878-80 (oil on canvas)
XIR287535 Bouquet in a theatre box, c.1878-80 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 40x51 cm; Musee de l Orangerie, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bouquet dans une loge; ); French

Patagonia, Chile, Torres del Paine, wetland

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Still Life, 1913. Creator: Juan Gris
Still Life, 1913

Still Life with Fruit Pie and various Objects, 1634. Creator: Willem Claesz. Heda
Still Life with Fruit Pie and various Objects, 1634

Vertumnus and Pomona, 1637. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen
Vertumnus and Pomona, 1637

Bottle, Carafe, Jug and Lemons, 1902. Creator: Paul Cezanne
Bottle, Carafe, Jug and Lemons, 1902

Still Life with Ewer and Basin, Fruit, Nautilus Cup and other Objects, 1660. Creator: Willem Kalf
Still Life with Ewer and Basin, Fruit, Nautilus Cup and other Objects, 1660

Compositie II (Still Life), 1916. Creator: Theo Van Doesburg
Compositie II (Still Life), 1916

Still Life with Pestle and Mortar, Pitcher and Copper Cauldron, 1728. Creator: Jean-Simeon Chardin
Still Life with Pestle and Mortar, Pitcher and Copper Cauldron, 1728

Still Life With Cat and Fish, 1728. Creator: Jean-Simeon Chardin
Still Life With Cat and Fish, 1728

Painterly Architectonic (Still Life: Instruments), 1915. Creator: Lyubov Popova
Painterly Architectonic (Still Life: Instruments), 1915

Painting. Still Life, 1923. Creator: Patrick Henry Bruce
Painting. Still Life, 1923

Still Life with Fruit, 1664. Creator: Willem van Aelst
Still Life with Fruit, 1664

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"Capturing the Essence of Time: A Journey through Still Life" In the realm of art, still life paintings serve as windows into different eras and perspectives. Just like an eyesight test chart, they challenge our perception and invite us to delve deeper into their intricate details. Vincent Van Gogh's "Boots" transports us to 1886, where worn-out footwear tells stories of hard work and resilience. The Bakelite telephone reminds us of a bygone era when communication was tethered to physical devices. Jan Davidsz. De Heem's "Still Life with Flowers in a Glass Vase" takes us back even further, between 1650-1683. It showcases the beauty of nature frozen in time, reminding us that flowers can bloom eternally on canvas. The Eyesight test chart reappears once more, urging us to examine these artworks with utmost attention. But then we are tempted by the mouthwatering sight of a cheeseburger and chips – a modern twist on still life that tantalizes both our taste buds and imagination. Smarties scatter across another canvas like vibrant confetti celebrating joyous moments captured forever. Pierre Bonnard's "Mirror above a Washstand" reflects not only our physical appearance but also introspection – inviting contemplation amidst everyday routines. Buttered crumpets offer comfort and warmth while Vincent Van Gogh's "Still Life with poppies, cornflowers, peonies and chrysanthemums" bursts forth with colors that ignite emotions within our souls. In Taki Katei's "Flowers and Birds, " we witness delicate brushstrokes bringing nature alive before our very eyes – an ode to harmony between flora and fauna. And finally, van Gogh returns again with his masterpiece "Oleanders, " showcasing his mastery over capturing fleeting beauty on canvas. These diverse still lifes remind us that art is not confined by time or subject matter.