This is a still life by Japanese Western-style painter Yoshinoya Yukishige. Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1932, Yoshinoya is a traditional painter who graduated from the Oil Painting Department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 1957. Gorgeous flowers such as white peonies and tree peony are placed at the center, and within the harmonious composition woven by fruit and tableware, the colors of the impressionist brushstrokes intertwine to create a captivating work.

The background of the painting is kept dark to highlight the white of the flowers, and the contrast with the white tablecloth in the foreground is beautifully calculated. The vibrant orange and red accents of the citrus fruits, as well as the transparent vessel, create a rhythm in the painting, giving it a sense of movement and vitality, even though it is a still life.

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Yoshinoya, who studied oil painting at Tokyo University of the Arts, is a painter with solid compositional skills and a sense of color. In this work, he employs an impressionist technique using watercolor or opaque watercolor (gouache), expressing the softness of the petals and the texture of the fruit with quick brushstrokes. He skillfully uses both thick and thin layers of paint, and the contrast between light and shadow areas brings depth to the picture plane. Rather than depicting every detail, his technique of capturing his subject through the placement of colors and the suggestion of form can be described as an aesthetic of white space that stimulates the viewer's imagination.

Recommended Uses

It is perfect for display in living rooms, study rooms, dining rooms, and other places where you will see it every day. The cleanliness of the white flowers and the familiarity of the fruit bring a bright and calming atmosphere to the space. Its moderate size makes it easy to display on a wall, and it creates a quiet and soothing atmosphere as a wall where morning light pours in or as a background for a reading corner. It is a piece that maintains the dignity of a work of art while also being approachable and easy to blend into everyday life.

Interior coordination proposals

[Scandinavian style]

The clean white flowers in this piece blend perfectly with the white wood furniture and natural wood flooring. Combined with green plants and simple lighting, it creates a bright and comfortable Nordic atmosphere.

[French Shabby Chic]

Decorating with antique white furniture, lace, and dried flowers creates an elegant and romantic French shabby style. The soft expression of the flowers resonates with the taste of the time-honored furniture, creating a refined and feminine space.

About quality and condition

Since this is a reused item, it may show signs of wear compared to a new item.

There may be repair marks or color unevenness due to aging.

There may be small scratches or scuff marks due to use, but this will not affect use.

There may be slight differences in color tone between the photo and the actual product.

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