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Coloured Eggs

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Last updated: 20 Dec 2024

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Art Genres > Genre (scenes of everyday life)
Art Genres > Still Life

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Title of Artwork

Coloured Eggs

Year of Creation

Undated

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Medium

Acrylics

Genre

Still Life

Style

Impressionism

Brief Description

This was done specially for Norooz

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Caption

1. Medium: The image shows painted eggs, likely using acrylic or enamel paint on real or artificial eggshells.

2. Shapes and objects:

- Seven painted eggs arranged in a triangular formation

- Each egg features a different miniature scene or design:

  1. A green plant or flower with red blooms

  2. Two human figures (adult and child) holding hands

  3. A blue vase with red flowers

  4. A landscape with grass and blue sky/water

  5. A green landscape with white sheep or clouds

  6. A sunset/sunrise scene with a palm tree

  7. An orange fish in blue water

3. Colours:

- Eggs are primarily white with colorful designs

- Vibrant colors used include green, red, blue, orange, yellow, and brown

- Each design uses a distinct color palette appropriate to its scene

4. Narrative: This collection of painted eggs represents various aspects of life and nature. The scenes depict relationships, landscapes, flora, and fauna, creating a diverse microcosm of the world on these small canvases. The arrangement suggests a curated display, possibly for Easter or as decorative art pieces.

5. Artist: This appears to be a collection of hand-painted eggs, likely created by an individual or group for decorative or celebratory purposes. The style is reminiscent of folk art traditions, particularly those associated with Easter egg decorating in various cultures. While not attributed to a specific known artist, the work demonstrates skill in miniature painting and a creative approach to transforming everyday objects into art.

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Created At

24 May 2023