#02491 Gregorio Prieto Munoz

The composition presents a still life arrangement on what appears to be a tabletop surface. Dominating the central space is a vibrant red flower, its petals rendered with thick brushstrokes and a palpable sense of volume. The bloom emerges from a blue-glazed ceramic vase, which itself rests upon a stack of books and playing cards.
The books are arranged in a slightly precarious manner, their spines bearing legible text – REVO RAMON is clearly visible on one. A portrait photograph is positioned alongside the books; it depicts a young man in formal attire, his gaze directed towards the viewer with an expression that seems to convey both seriousness and a hint of melancholy.
Scattered around the base of the vase are several playing cards, each displaying distinct imagery – figures, symbols, and geometric patterns rendered in bold colors. The cards contribute to a sense of disarray and fragmentation within the overall arrangement.
The background is uniformly grey, providing a neutral backdrop that allows the objects in the foreground to stand out with greater clarity. The artist’s signature appears in the lower left corner, executed in a cursive script.
Subtleties within the painting suggest layers of meaning beyond a simple depiction of everyday objects. The presence of the portrait and the book title REVO RAMON hints at a narrative or biographical element, potentially alluding to a specific individual or historical event. The playing cards, with their connotations of chance and fate, introduce an undercurrent of uncertainty and impermanence. The juxtaposition of the natural beauty of the flower against the man-made objects – the books, photograph, and cards – creates a visual tension that invites contemplation on themes of life, memory, and mortality.