Mug, Book, Biscuits, and Match
Amerikanische Malerei 1890–1901, 1893
- Artist
- Amerikanische Malerei 1890–1901
- Date
- 1893
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- oil on wood
- Dimensions
- 10 × 12.07 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The artwork features a still life composition with a ceramic mug, a book, two biscuits, and a matchstick arranged on a wooden surface. The mug is positioned to the right, resting on the closed book. The biscuits and matchstick are laid out in front of the book, closer to the foreground. The color palette consists of browns, beiges, and dark shadows. The lighting highlights the objects against a darker background, emphasizing their textures and shapes.