Mary Fedden Orange table top still life 98339 20 часть 4 -- European art Европейская живопись

The composition presents a domestic interior still life arranged on multiple planes. A patterned tablecloth dominates the background, its orange hue punctuated by scattered floral motifs that contribute to a sense of visual busyness. This backdrop is layered with a table surface upon which various objects are placed.
A glass bottle, bearing partially legible lettering – INSE – stands prominently near the upper center. Its presence suggests a casual, perhaps interrupted moment; it’s not meticulously arranged but rather appears as if left mid-use. Adjacent to the bottle is an empty stemmed glass, furthering this impression of relaxed informality.
A vase filled with white flowers occupies the right side of the composition. The blooms are rendered in a simplified style, their forms suggested rather than precisely detailed. This stylistic choice contributes to the overall feeling of gentle abstraction.
Below these elements sits a decorative bowl overflowing with fruit – predominantly oranges and green citrus fruits. The bowl itself is elaborately patterned, its dark design contrasting sharply with the bright colors of the fruit. It rests on a table supported by two substantial, fluted legs that provide verticality to the arrangement.
A glimpse of foliage appears in a rectangular opening at the left edge of the painting, hinting at an outdoor space beyond the immediate interior setting. This element introduces a subtle sense of depth and expands the visual field beyond the confines of the still life.
The color palette is warm and vibrant, with orange serving as the dominant tone. The interplay of light and shadow is understated, contributing to a soft, diffused atmosphere. The artist’s use of simplified forms and flattened perspective creates a stylized representation of everyday objects, evoking a sense of quiet domesticity and nostalgic charm. Theres an intentional avoidance of realism; instead, the focus seems to be on capturing a mood or feeling rather than precise visual accuracy.