For many of us, this week’s focus is on food. Here are ten inspiring paintings that showcase food, drink, and the piece of furniture we often take for granted: the table.
1. AMY FLORENCE (b. 1989), “Self-Portrait with Flowers,” 2023, oil on canvas, 35 1/2 x 43 1/3 in., available through the artist2. EILEEN NISTLER (b. 1958), “Monday,” 2022, colored pencil on museum board, 12 x 18 in., private collection3. ELIZABETH ROBBINS (b. 1962), “Sustenance,” 2024, oil on linen, 12 x 18 in., Illume Gallery West (Philipsburg, Montana)4. GABRIELE NIEGELHELL (b. 1973), “Rad Red,” 2023, oil on panel, 8 x 8 in., available through the artist5. JAMES VOSE (b. 1951), “Fruits of Reflection,” 2022, oil on linen, 14 x 17 in., not for sale6. JENNIFER KERSHAW (b. 1981), “Drumshanbo and Grapefruit,” 2024, oil on panel, 10 x 10 in., available through the artist7. JILL BANKS (b. 1958), “Here at Home,” 2024, oil on linen, 24 x 24 in., available through the artist8. LORI PUTNAM (b. 1962), “La Tavola,” 2024, oil on linen, 12 x 16 in., available through the artist9. MARLENE WIEDENBAUM (b. 1952), “Elaine’s Table,” 2019, pastel on paper, 24 x 18 in., private collection10. NANCIE KING MERTZ (b. 1952), “Open Table,” 2018, pastel on mounted UART 400 sanded paper, 24 x 20 in., private collection
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