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DiaporamaStill Life with Watermelons
1948
84.0 x 60.0 cm
University of Pretoria Museums
Irma Stern (1894 – 1966)
Explore the vibrant world of Irma Stern! Discover her bold Expressionist & Fauvist still lifes capturing South African culture & landscapes. A pioneering artist, view her legacy today.
University of Pretoria Museums (Tshwane, South Africa)
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Still life with Watermelons is a painting by South African artist Irma Stern (1894-1966). The work depicts a typical still life with a vase filled with bright red, pink and purple flowers, a draped tablecloth and freshly, sliced watermelons. The painting depicts Stern’s affection for the African summer by means of the chosen subject matter of seasonal fruits and flowers. Short Biography: Stern was born in Schweizer-Reneke in 1894 and grew to be one of South Africa
About this artwork
- Title: Still Life with Watermelons
- Artist: Irma Stern
- Year: 1948
- Original dimensions: 84.0 x 60.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: University of Pretoria Museums
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
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