
Still Life with Red Bottle
1940
"Still Life with Red Bottle" is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies Lee-Smith's sophisticated approach to the still life genre, demonstrating his mastery of color relationships and compositional balance. The work features carefully arranged objects with particular emphasis on the titular red bottle, which serves as a focal point within the carefully orchestrated arrangement. Through his treatment of light, shadow, and form, Lee-Smith transforms what could be a simple domestic scene into a meditative exploration of visual harmony and spatial relationships.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art
February 28, 2025
Lot 90
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