Louis Mettling

Still Life with Flowers in a Vase

1878

An interesting 1863 still life painted by George E. Forster (German/American, 1817-1896). George Forster was born in Bavaria, Germany and came to New York in 1865 with his wife and ...

A fine impressionist still life of a samovar amongst flowers on a table by American artist Dorothy Ochtman (1892-1971). Ochtman was born in Riverside, Connecticut, and became a renow...

A pleasant still life with coffee pot, bowls, and flowers in a vase by American artist Dines Carlsen (1901-1966). Son of Soren Emil Carlsen, Dines was born in New York, and studied w...

A fine impressionist still life with tulips and irises in a stoneware vase on a table by American artist Arthur Woelfle (1873-1936). Woelfle was born in Trenton, New Jersey, studied ...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Natalie Toplass’s Dark Materials is a mesmerizing fusion of th...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Natalie Toplass’s Botanical Beauty is a mesmerizing compositio...

A still life filled with whimsy and contrast, Composition with Cherries and Dice is a playful yet sophisticated exploration of balance and harmony. The delicate porcelain cup, adorned with golden accents, holds a single cherry—an unexpected, almost surreal placement that immediately draws the eye. A blue-rimmed saucer brims with more cherries, their glossy surfaces rich in warm reds, while a lone cherry rests precariously at the edge, as if caught between stillness and motion. Titorenkov’s use of light transforms the objects into something almost sculptural—the porcelain gleams with cool reflections, while the cherries appear soft and sumptuous in contrast. The inclusion of a red die in the corner adds an element of intrigue, a playful disruption to the classic still life arrangement. Its presence hints at chance, at unpredictability, and perhaps, at the fleeting nature of life’s sweetest moments. This painting is a masterful fusion of classical still life and contemporary wit. Composition with Cherries and Dice invites the viewer to engage with its unexpected elements, to savor its delicate beauty, and to contemplate the hidden narratives within the arrangement. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Artist bio: Born in 1963 in Kotel, Bulgaria, Alexander Titorenkov...

This still-life painting, oil on canvas, has a dark palette of burgundies, browns, and grays. The artist has assembled some shallots, garlic, and onion. The painting also shows a pan, a knife, and a bottle. The artist has signed the painting in the front and in the back; the painting is sold in a dark wood frame. Bob Blackmon...