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CHINESE carved jade and gold pendant
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In this masterful trompe-l'œil composition, Jean Grimal demonstrates his exceptional mastery of light, material rendering and illusionist composition. The canvas presents a still life composed of a geographical globe, rolled-up parchments, a telescope, precious books, a seal, a bottle and various small objects, all carefully arranged on a damask tablecloth. Each element is painted with almost photographic precision, but without technical coldness.
Grimal succeeds in translating the spirit of 17th-century Dutch and French still lifes into a contemporary language. The warm light emphasizes the relief of the parchment scrolls, the reflection on the glass bottle, and the golden patina of the brass instrument. The globe, the focal point of the composition, evokes the human quest for knowledge, discovery and exploration.
As always with Grimal, technical perfection is not an end in itself, but a means of evoking a universe of silence, concentration and timelessness. The refined shades of brown and gold, the tactile rendering of materials and the subtle interplay of light and shadow make this work a contemporary classic of illusionist painting.
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| Condition | Very good |
| Style | Other style (Still life paintings of Other style Style) |
| Period | 20th century (Still life paintings 20th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Artist | Jean Grimal (1942–1998) |
| Width (cm) | 56 |
| Height (cm) | 67 |
| Materials | Oil on canvas |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 9000, Gent - 9000, Belgium |
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