Glass and lemon
- Artist
- Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin
- Date
- 1922
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Still life
"Glass and Lemon" is an evocative still life painting that captures the vibrant interplay of colors and textures, emphasizing the significance of the color red, which is the longest wavelength visible to the human eye. Historically, red was among the first colors to be recognized linguistically and used by humans, symbolizing various symbolism. Rendered in rich oil paint on canvas, the composition highlights the delicate transparency of the glass and the bright luminosity of the lemon, creating a vivid and thought-provoking visual experience.
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