#11413 Ricart

The composition presents a still life arrangement on what appears to be a wooden table surface. A clear glass jar dominates the upper left quadrant, filled with a collection of paintbrushes – their bristles pointing upwards and creating a vertical emphasis within the scene. Adjacent to this vessel sits a small, rectangular box, its color muted and indistinct.
To the right of the jar, a pair of scissors rests atop a stack of books. The books are bound in what seems to be patterned fabric, their titles illegible but contributing to a sense of accumulated knowledge or creative endeavor. A dark, angular object – possibly an inkwell or similar writing implement – is positioned on top of the books, further reinforcing this association with artistic practice.
In the foreground, a small plate holds two segments of a pear. The fruit’s pale green hue contrasts with the warmer tones of the surrounding objects and background. A second pear segment lies directly below the plate, mirroring its placement and contributing to a sense of balance within the composition.
The backdrop is rendered in loose brushstrokes of ochre and brown, creating an impressionistic effect that softens the edges of the objects and contributes to a feeling of atmospheric depth. The light source appears to originate from the upper left, casting subtle shadows that define the forms and add dimensionality.
Subtly, the arrangement suggests a workspace – a place where creative activity takes place. The presence of brushes, scissors, books, and writing implements implies an environment dedicated to artistic production. The pear segments, while seemingly mundane, introduce a note of domesticity or perhaps even a momentary pause in the creative process – a still moment amidst work. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation and understated elegance, hinting at the routines and tools that underpin artistic creation.