Title: Modern Still Life

Artist: Signed 'Coe'

Date: 1946

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 24 x 19 cm

Condition Report: The painting is in overall good condition.

Provenance: From the estate of renowned anthropologists and food historians Michael and Sophie Coe, New Haven, Connecticut.

Description:
This modern minimalist still life painting by 'Coe' features a simplistic yet striking arrangement of bottles. The composition places a group of bottles on the left side of the canvas, while a taller bottle stands alone on the right, adjacent to a checkerboard pattern. The artist employs flat, saturated colors to create a stark, graphic quality that draws the viewer's attention to the essential forms and relationships between the objects. The background is intentionally bare, further emphasizing the boldness of the shapes and the juxtaposition of colors. The use of blocks of color enhances the visual impact, creating a sense of contrast and dynamism despite the minimalist approach. The artwork reflects a modern sensibility, focusing on form, color, and composition to evoke a strong aesthetic response with minimalistic yet effective techniques.

Signature: The painting is signed 'Coe' in the lower left corner.