Artists Artwork Detail

Il Polline Sulla Tovaglia

artist

Luigi Pellanda

Media

Oil on canvas

size

90 W x 110 L cm F50

years

2011

Work Description

Il polline sulla tovaglia (Pollen on the Tablecloth) demonstrates Luigi Pellanda’s masterful command of light, shadow, and detail, as well as his profound observation of the subtle elements of daily life. Through the transparency of a glass vase, the intricate folds and reflections of the tablecloth are rendered with remarkable clarity, revealing a refined sensitivity to texture and materiality.


With meticulous brushwork and a nuanced palette, Pellanda brings the scene to vivid life, allowing the viewer to perceive the tactile qualities of both glass and fabric. The scattered pollen resting upon the tablecloth introduces a sense of stillness—a moment gently suspended in time.


Ultimately, the work reflects a search for beauty within the ordinary, expressing Pellanda’s devotion to hyperrealist painting and his enduring appreciation for life’s subtle poetry.

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