'Cestas de Frutas' (Basket of fruit) Oil on canvas signed Ignacio Besga

'Cestas de Frutas' (Fruit Basket) Oil on canvas, signed Ignacio Besga. While waiting for warmer weather, what could be better than a fruity still life Created in the 1990s by the Spanish artist Ignacio Besga, this Madrid-based painter is known for his modern works on classical themes, such as this still life, 'Cestas de Frutas' (Fruit Basket). The Spanish influence is evident in this painting, particularly in the blue stoneware ceramic pitcher, painted with floral motifs reminiscent of Spanish folk art. Fruits are emblematic of Spanish culture: peaches (sweet, symbolizing gentleness) and grapes (a symbol of life in many cultures) are used in winemaking and its refined beverages. The only intruder in this painting is garlic, which is neither a fruit nor a vegetable. Here, it represents strength, adding flavor and zest to the dishes to which it is added. Although modern, this oil on canvas retains the quality of a classic still life, with a background much darker than usual. The mastery of the round fruits, particularly the grapes and garlic, is astonishingly detailed and complex. It is much more than a painting; it is a demonstration of the artist's talents, from the mastery of light and shadow, to the ability to paint spherical forms, dimension, and perspective. It would be perfect hanging on the wall of a home that appreciates bucolic themes. Lovers of oil paintings on canvas, still lifes, and the Spanish school, don't wait any longer: Adopt this canvas by the artist Ignacio Besga now! Fast and careful shipping to France, Europe, and worldwide. Dimensions. → Height: 55 cm. → Width: 46 cm. → Depth: 1.5 cm. → Weight: 700 grams.