Helene Krebs, Still Life With Apples & Fish

Helene Krebs, Still Life With Apples & FishThis playful early 20th century still life by Helene Krebs depicts a variety of disparate objects including apples and fish. Strongly lit and highly decorative, the arrangement brings a feast for the eyes. Towards the centre, the apples emerge, radiant in yellow and red. Clearly the star, they sit forward supported by the other elements. Note how the plant contrasts with the tight forms of the fruit. Its loose leaves hang with little order or control.

It’s nature’s poetry

He was particularly fond of the countryside in Devon and spots along the Thames

Kulle was an interesting man and

The harbour is radiant

Artist’s auction highlight: £2

which would be covered by framing if required

Ida Johanna Sophia Orvall (1862-1950)

which includes the Royal Academy

Craquelure throughout and several small areas of paint loss

which provides contrast for the bright flora

It’s the height of Parisian style

A solitary bench is gently lit via an open doorway as the warm patina of stone walls catches the light