Elias Marrow · No. 762
Copper Pitcher and Autumn Bouquets
A copper pitcher, its surface polished to a mirror‑like sheen, reflects the warm glow of a nearby candle, the flame’s flickering light dancing across the metal’s rippling contours. The pitcher stands beside an autumnal bouquet of dahlias, their deep burgundy and amber petals rendered with a tactile richness that captures the season’s decay and renewal. A folded silk napkin, its delicate folds suggesting a quiet elegance, lies beneath the flowers, its subtle sheen complementing the copper’s luster. The background is a muted, darkened wall that allows the candlelight to dominate, casting soft shadows that enhance the textural contrast between the hard metal, the soft petals, and the plush fabric. In keeping with Dutch Golden Age still‑life conventions, the composition juxtaposes wealth and modesty, light and shadow, inviting the viewer to contemplate the transitory beauty of autumnal splendor against the enduring gleam of precious metal.
An original oil painting on canvas by Elias Marrow, painted to order — never a reproduction. A contemporary twist on 17th‑century banquet tables, Marrow blends traditional chiaroscuro with a cool‑turquoise and copper palette, emphasizing reflective surfaces and delicate translucency.
Available sizes
- 50 × 60 cm
- 60 × 80 cm
- 80 × 100 cm
- 100 × 130 cm
- 120 × 160 cm
Or a custom size on request. Each canvas is painted to order.
- Artist
- Elias Marrow
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Finish
- Unframed, ready to hang or frame
- Made
- To order, by hand
