Still Life with Lemon and Grape (1929)
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"Still Life with Lemon and Grape" (1929) is a captivating painting by the artist Walter Kurt Wiemken, showcasing his unique approach to the traditional still life genre. In this composition, Wiemken combines a rich palette of colors with a distinctively bold and expressive brushwork style to portray everyday objects in an enigmatic yet familiar setting.The painting features an eclectic mix of items arranged on a draped table, creating a lively interplay between the various elements. Central to the scene is a delicately designed vase adorned with motifs, holding a sprig of vibrant flowers. Next to the vase, a lemon and a cluster of dark grapes add a refreshing touch of natural simplicity, complementing the floral centerpiece. To the right, an intriguing white statuette of a horse balances the composition, providing a whimsical contrast to the organic shapes of the fruit and flowers.The background of the painting blurs the lines between the indoors and outdoors, with hints of a window on the right and a richly textured curtain on the left. This backdrop suggests a domestic interior but leaves much to the imagination, encouraging viewers to fill in the details with their personal interpretations.
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Walter Kurt Wiemken was a Swiss painter.
Walter Kurt Wiemken was born in 1907. In Basel to German parents, 1898. who have acquired Swiss citizenship. At the age of four months, he contracted polio severely, which left him disabled for life. He lived in his parents' house until his death, where he also established his art studio. His father had a lithography business.