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Alfano Dardari Midcentury Trompe L’oeil Still Life Oil Painting Framed
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A stunning trompe l'oeil (fool the eye) mid 20th century Italian oil painting by artist Alfano Dardari. This work depicts a beautiful flower in a vase with a perfect little droplet of water resting ever so gently on a petal. The flower in the vase sits atop a shelf upon which a gorgeous butterfly has alighted. Also on the shelf is a gold watch. And do you see a thread through all of this? I do. Mind you, it's my opinion but I'll happily share it with you. Memento Mori. Instead of defining it for you, I'll offer this description from the Tate in London: "Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning ‘remember you must die’. A basic memento mori painting would be a portrait with a skull but other symbols commonly found are hour glasses or clocks, extinguished or guttering candles, fruit, and flowers. Closely related to the memento mori picture is the vanitas still life. In addition to the symbols of mortality these may include other symbols such as musical instruments, wine and books to remind us explicitly of the vanity (in the sense of worthlessness) of worldly pleasures and goods. The term originally comes from the opening lines of the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible: ‘Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity.’ The vanitas and memento mori picture became popular in the seventeenth century, in a religious age when almost everyone believed that life on earth was merely a preparation for an afterlife. However, modern artists have continued to explore this genre." So, shall we enjoy every moment. Live every second. Show our gratitude to the beauty that surrounds us. That would be a resounding YES from me. And I hope from you as well. Because this gorgeous still life trompe l'oeil will be the perfect addition to your interior. While this work looks pretty good to me, I suppose my only comment would be that there is some age appropriate wear. Not too bad for over half a century of reminding us of the fleeting moments. Time is a social construct anyway.
- Creator:Alfano Alfredo Dardari (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7240234372112
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