#23802 Juan Manuel Diaz Caneja

The painting presents a still life arrangement dominated by a warm, ochre palette. Here we observe a tabletop surface upon which several objects are placed: a glass jar containing a dark red object, a decorative vase filled with yellow flowers, and what appears to be a small wooden box or drawer. The background is rendered in similar tones of yellow and brown, creating an atmosphere of muted light and shadow.
The artist’s brushwork is loose and textured; the forms are not sharply defined but rather suggested through variations in color and tone. This technique contributes to a sense of intimacy and immediacy, as if we are witnessing a fleeting moment captured with a rapid gesture. The composition feels deliberately compressed, pushing the objects forward towards the viewer.
The glass jar is particularly striking due to its transparency and the contrast between its clear form and the saturated red within. It draws attention, acting almost as a focal point alongside the vase of flowers. The flowers themselves are rendered with an impressionistic looseness; their individual petals are not delineated but rather suggested through strokes of yellow and white.
The subdued color scheme and simplified forms evoke a sense of quiet contemplation. There is a deliberate avoidance of dramatic contrasts or overt symbolism, suggesting a focus on the inherent beauty of everyday objects. The arrangement feels personal, as if these items hold significance for the artist beyond their purely visual qualities. One might interpret this painting as an exploration of memory, domesticity, and the subtle poetry found in ordinary moments.

The signature is visible at the bottom left corner.