1953 Nature morte а laubergine Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Period of creation: 1943-1961

The composition presents a still life arranged on a table, rendered in a fractured and geometric style. The artist has broken down recognizable forms into simplified planes and angles, creating a sense of spatial ambiguity. A predominantly blue background establishes the setting, punctuated by angular shapes that suggest both walls and an overhead plane. These elements do not converge at a single vanishing point; instead, they exist as independent facets within the pictorial space.
On the table itself, several objects are arranged. A dark grey form, possibly a vessel or fruit, dominates the central area. To its right sits a circular object with concentric rings of orange and pink hues, suggesting a sliced fruit – perhaps an eggplant, given the title’s implication. A green dish rests beneath these forms, partially obscured by the tables surface. A slender, white structure resembling a candlestick or architectural element stands upright to the left, its form echoing the angularity of the surrounding space.
The table itself is constructed from thick black lines and planes, appearing almost as an abstract framework rather than a conventional piece of furniture. The artist’s use of color is restrained; blues, greys, greens, oranges, and whites are employed to define forms and create tonal contrasts. Theres a deliberate flattening of perspective, denying the viewer a traditional sense of depth.
The subtexts within this work seem to revolve around themes of fragmentation and reconstruction. The deconstruction of recognizable objects suggests an exploration of perception and representation. By dismantling familiar forms into geometric components, the artist invites contemplation on the nature of reality and how it is constructed through visual experience. The limited color palette contributes to a sense of quiet introspection, while the stark geometry evokes a feeling of order imposed upon chaos. The arrangement feels deliberate yet unsettling, hinting at an underlying tension between stability and disruption.