{"product_id":"else-preussner-still-life-with-fruit-candlesticks-biscuits","title":"Else Preußner, Still Life With Fruit, Candlesticks \u0026 Biscuits","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis early 20th-century oil painting by German artist Else Preußner (1876-1954) depicts a richly coloured still life with fruit, candlesticks, and biscuits on a table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silver fruit stand overflows with apples, grapes, pears and plums, while biscuits, glassware and polished candlesticks are scattered across a softly draped white tablecloth. Behind them, an old portrait emerges from the shadows, inviting us to imagine the room beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour is the painting's greatest delight. Preußner allows deep crimson apples, purple plums and emerald grapes to glow against the dark interior, while the crisp white cloth reflects soft light back into the composition. The polished silver stand catches flashes of brilliance - contrasting with the warm glow of the brass candlesticks and the translucent green of the wine glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrangement itself is full of small pleasures. A basket of biscuits sits comfortably beside the fruit - as if we could reach out and pick one up. A pear and a sliced plum rest casually upon a small plate. Even the tiny decorative container placed in the foreground contributes a playful note. These are familiar domestic objects, yet Preußner paints them with genuine affection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most intriguing feature is the portrait hanging behind the arrangement. Barely illuminated, the seated figure watches quietly over the table. It introduces a subtle narrative without ever explaining itself. Is this a treasured family portrait? Or simply another beautiful object within the room? Preußner leaves the question unanswered, allowing our imagination to complete the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside her career as a painter, Preußner illustrated children's books, where ordinary domestic settings often became places of discovery. The same spirit can be found here - she's created a scene filled with warmth, character and everyday joy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned in the upper right and held in a polished hardwood frame, which could be original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bravefineart.com\/blogs\/artist-directory\/preussner-else-1876-1954\" title=\"Else Preußner\"\u003eElse Preußner\u003c\/a\u003e in our directory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas\u003cbr\u003eOverall size: 28½” x 32” \/ 73cm x 82cm\u003cbr\u003eYear of creation: c. 1930\u003cbr\u003eLabels \u0026amp; Inscriptions: Label on the reverse with some information about the artist. \u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection, German.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear.\u003cbr\u003eOur reference: BRV2355\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brave Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51989924905277,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2508\/9760\/files\/BRV2355_m.jpg?v=1784222744","url":"https:\/\/bravefineart.com\/products\/else-preussner-still-life-with-fruit-candlesticks-biscuits","provider":"Brave Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}