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Jane Cruickshank

Still life with Weights
Oil on canvas
Framed Size: 58 x 68 cm
£ 1,850.00
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Jane Cruickshank's 'Still Life with Weights' is a masterfully executed oil on canvas that demonstrates the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the interplay of light, texture, and form. The composition...
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Jane Cruickshank's "Still Life with Weights" is a masterfully executed oil on canvas that demonstrates the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the interplay of light, texture, and form. The composition features a harmonious arrangement of ceramic vessels—a substantial terracotta pot with a glossy finish, a blue and cream glazed vase, and a simple white cylindrical container—alongside two metal weights. Cruickshank employs a subtle palette dominated by warm terracottas, cool blues, and neutral tones, all set against a crisp white cloth and soft background. The painting achieves a remarkable sense of stillness and contemplation, with each object rendered with meticulous attention to surface quality, from the reflective sheen of the glazed pottery to the weathered patina of the metal weights.

Domestic Objects Elevated
The painting transforms ordinary household items into subjects of quiet dignity and beauty. At 58 x 68 cm framed, this work commands attention without overwhelming a space, creating a focal point that draws viewers into its serene world. The careful balance between the robust earthiness of the pottery and the industrial character of the weights creates a visual dialogue about utility and aesthetics in everyday objects. When displayed on a wall, "Still Life with Weights" brings a sense of calm contemplation to its surroundings, its subdued colours and precise rendering offering a moment of reflection amid the bustle of daily life. The painting exemplifies Cruickshank's contribution to the contemporary still life tradition, honouring ordinary objects with extraordinary attention.
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