oil on canvas, signed lower right: A. Tolstoy, framed (damage to the stucco)
A unique, atmospheric oil painting depicting a classic still life motif. The work is characterized by superb painting technique and a subtle interplay of light and shadow, reminiscent of the traditions of European cabinet painting
Alexander Tolstoy (1895–1969)—a highly regarded artist of Russian-Swedish descent, known for his atmospheric landscapes, portraits, and colorfully refined still lifes
