Spanish school; XIX century.

Spanish school; XIX century.
"Still life".
Oil on canvas.
It has a frame of the nineteenth century.
Measurements: 56 x 79 cm; 75 x 98 cm (frame).
The origin of the still life genre in Spain can be found in the first years of the XVII century, when it is still approached in a rational and rigorous style, of mannerist inheritance. However, as the Baroque progressed, still lifes and vases acquired more and more dynamism, the compositions opened up and became more naturalistic and theatrical. As usual in the Baroque still life, key to the development of the genre in the nineteenth century, the fruits appear vividly illuminated, highlighted against a dark and neutral background that balances the composition and enhances the corporeality, the physical presence of the fruits.
The still life or still life occupied the lowest rung in the hierarchy of genres in the history of art, but it became increasingly popular among buyers. In addition to the independent subject of still life, it addressed other types of painting themes by using prominent, usually symbolic, elements and images that drew on a multitude of elements from nature apparently to reproduce a part of life. The term appeared as early as the end of the 16th century. Highly appreciated within the antiquarian market, as well as among collectors and art historians, the still life school enjoyed a spectacular development.