The blue coffee pot (1888)
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Emile Bernard's 1888 painting, "The Blue Coffee Pot," is a compelling still life that captures the simplicity and beauty of everyday objects, enhancing their form and color in a uniquely post-impressionistic style. The composition centers on a striking blue coffee pot with a matte finish, whose deep hue contrasts vividly against a warm, orange backdrop. To the right of the pot, there is a discernible white jug and a partial view of a brown container, further adding to the array of simple kitchen items.In the foreground, Bernard places a plate of brightly colored fruit. Oranges with a vibrant citrus tone and a touch of green apples add a lively element to the scene. The fruits' round shapes and textured surfaces draw the eye, balancing the composition and introducing a natural element to the otherwise inanimate setting.Bernard's use of bold, defined brushstrokes and a limited but striking color palette demonstrates his departure from more traditional methods and his alignment with the post-impressionistic movements of his time. The contrast between the blue of the pot and the orange of the background also showcases Bernard’s interest in exploring color theory and its visual impacts.
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Émile Henri Bernard (28 April 1868 – 16 April 1941) was a French Post-Impressionist painter and writer, who had artistic friendships with Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin and Eugène Boch, and at a later time, Paul Cézanne. Most of his notable work was accomplished at a young age, in the years 1886 through 1897. He is also associated with Cloisonnism and Synthetism, two late 19th-century art movements. Less known is Bernard's literary work, comprising plays, poetry, and art criticism as well as art historical statements that contain first-hand information on the crucial period of modern art to which Bernard had contributed.