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Donald Sultan — Pear, Lemon, Egg
Donald Sultan

Pear, Lemon, Egg

A lush and intimate still life rendered in Donald Sultan's characteristically bold yet refined style, this watercolor presents three iconic forms—a pear, a lemon, and an egg—with a striking simplicity that elevates the everyday into the monumental. Sultan's mastery of the medium is evident in the rich pooling and layering of pigment on the textured Arches paper, creating deep, luminous shadows that anchor the objects with a quiet, sculptural weight. The work reflects Sultan's ongoing fascination with elemental shapes and the tension between representation and abstraction.

Medium
Watercolor on Arches paper.

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Evening & Day Editions

April 23, 2019

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Donald Sultan, Pear, Lemon, Egg

A lush and intimate still life rendered in Donald Sultan's characteristically bold yet refined style, this watercolor presents three iconic forms—a pear, a lemon, and an egg—with a striking simplicity that elevates the everyday into the monumental. Sultan's mastery of the medium is evident in the rich pooling and layering of pigment on the textured Arches paper, creating deep, luminous shadows that anchor the objects with a quiet, sculptural weight. The work reflects Sultan's ongoing fascination with elemental shapes and the tension between representation and abstraction.

Medium
Watercolor on Arches paper.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Watercolor, Egg, Serene Mood, Bold, Botanical Subject, Serene, Watercolor On Paper, Minimalist, Male Artist, American, Simple, Muted Tones, Fruit, American Artist, Paper, Paper Medium, Late 20th Century, Contemporary Art, Monochromatic, Established Artist, Abstract, Still Life, Contemporary

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