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Still Life with Lobster and Lemon by R. Viliruvy, Oil on canvas, Belgium, 1951.
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Still Life with Lobster and Lemon by R. Viliruvy, Oil on canvas, Belgium, 1951.
This large-format still life, dated 1951 and signed “R. Viliruvy”, presents a carefully balanced composition centered on a vivid red lobster placed on a pewter dish, accompanied by a halved lemon. Additional elements, including a ceramic vessel and a whole piece of fruit, possibly a mango or an uncut citrus, are arranged in the background against a serene, restrained setting.
Executed in oil on canvas, the painting reflects the classical European still-life tradition of the early post-war period. The artist demonstrates a confident handling of color and texture, most notably in the contrast between the intense red of the lobster, the cool metallic sheen of the pewter dish, and the soft translucency of the lemon flesh.
The horizontal format enhances the sense of calm and spatial balance, allowing each object to occupy its own visual space without overcrowding the composition. The muted background reinforces the stillness of the scene, drawing attention to the material qualities of the depicted objects rather than to narrative or symbolism.
Although biographical information on R. Viliruvy remains limited, the signed and dated work is firmly anchored in the mid-20th century. The painting should be regarded as a solid and representative example of post-war European still-life painting, notable for its scale, compositional clarity, and classical subject matter.. Dimensions Frame: Height 62,5 Width 113 cm. Visual: Height 50,5 Width 100 cm.
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ConditionExcellentColorsMulti ColorMaterialCanvasNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeLargeHeight63 cmWidth113 cm
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