Vintage Still Life Painting of Lemons and Jug

There’s something quietly timeless about a simple still life — and this original 1981 painting captures that feeling beautifully.

Featuring a warm terracotta-toned pitcher alongside fresh fruit and a rustic loaf of bread, this piece evokes the charm of an Italian countryside kitchen. The soft, painterly brushwork and muted background give it that collected, Old World feel that works effortlessly in layered interiors.

Painted on a Fredrix canvas board and signed “Doris 1981,” this is an original work — likely created in an art classroom — and carries all the character and authenticity of handmade art.

Perfect styled on open shelving, propped on a kitchen counter, or layered into a gallery wall for a relaxed, European-inspired look.

Details:

* Original painting (not a print)
* Signed and dated: 1981
* Canvas board (Fredrix)
* Size: 12” x 16”
* Unframed
* Warm, earthy palette with classic still life composition

Condition:
Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. Minor surface and edge wear visible on back of board (see photos).

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Why We Love It

This is the kind of piece that makes a space feel lived-in and collected — like something discovered in a countryside market in Tuscany.

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Shipping

Carefully packaged and shipped with full protection.