Title: Red Onion

Artist: Gerald Stinski (American, 1929–2015)
Date: 1995
Medium: Trompe-l'œil Oil on Board
Dimensions:

• Sight: 3 1/2 in × 3 1/2 in
• Framed: 7 in × 7 in
  Signature: Signed (upper right)
  Inscription: "To Cos & Bob with love, Gerry 1995" (Verso)
  Condition: Overall good

Description:

Gerald Stinski’s Red Onion is a trompe-l'œil (deceptive realism) oil painting on board, capturing a partially peeled red onion with remarkable precision. His hyperrealistic style emphasizes the onion’s delicate texture, vibrant hues, and subtle variations in light and shadow.

Despite its small scale, this piece exemplifies Stinski’s mastery of realism, showcasing meticulous detail that brings the subject to life. The warm tones of the onion contrast against the background, enhancing its three-dimensional effect.

About the Artist:

Gerald Stinski (1929–2015) was an American painter celebrated for his trompe-l'œil still-life compositions. His works are known for their remarkable realism, drawing viewers into intricately detailed, lifelike scenes.