#44483 Baldomero Romero Ressendi

The painting presents a still life arrangement composed of several domestic objects set against a stark black background. A large, rectangular wooden structure dominates the left side of the composition; its surface displays variations in tone suggesting depth and texture, though rendered with a degree of simplification. To the right, a white chair is positioned at an oblique angle, partially obscuring the view of the wooden form. The chairs construction appears similarly abstracted, emphasizing geometric lines over realistic detail.
At the base of the composition, a small plate holds a pale, spherical object – perhaps fruit or a simple vessel – while a single garlic bulb rests nearby. A crumpled cloth lies in the foreground, its folds and creases adding visual complexity to the arrangement. The limited palette – primarily browns, whites, and blacks – contributes to a sense of austerity and quietude.
The artist’s choice to depict commonplace items within such a confined space evokes a feeling of introspection. The objects themselves seem stripped of their everyday function, becoming instead symbols open to interpretation. The stark contrast between the light-colored chair and the dark background creates a visual tension that draws attention to the forms while simultaneously isolating them.
The arrangement’s deliberate lack of narrative or overt symbolism suggests an exploration of form and composition itself. It is possible to read this as a meditation on the nature of perception, where familiar objects are presented in a way that challenges conventional understanding. The crumpled cloth, with its ambiguous shape, introduces an element of instability and impermanence into the otherwise static scene. Overall, the painting conveys a sense of restrained emotion and invites contemplation on the beauty found within the ordinary.