Charles Farr
Charles Farr is a contemporary artist known for his unique style and use of vibrant colors.
Born: 1908, Birmingham, Alabama
Died: 1997, San Francisco, California
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Recognition
Trained as an ancient pottery restorer at the Met, Farr became a realist painter in the Bay Area influenced by Classical Renaissance and 17th Century Dutch artists. He is collected by the Smithsonian, Oakland Museum, MMFA.
Intent
A classical still life with peaches. The cloth references Veronica's Veil and makes this work a reminder of mortality, momento mori. In a sense, the ripe fruit is an offering to time, to the inevitable process of change.
Composition
Simple use of lithography and color while arranging peaches on a table and cloth.
Ceres Take
Masterful piece of art and ideal for any aspiring collector.
PARENT TECHNIQUE
Lithograph
Lithography is a form of pinrtmaking anchored on the principle of oil and water repelling each other. It involves drawing or painting an image onto a smooth, flat surface, traditionally a stone, using a greasy medium like crayon or ink. The surface is then treated with a chemical solution to...
