Descripción del cuadro «STILL LIFE WITH YELLOW WATERMELON»
"Still Life with Yellow Watermelon" is this vibrant and expressive watercolor that demonstrates the artist's mastery of form, color and texture.
Ellers skillfully uses the contrast between the yellow hue of the watermelon and other still life elements such as green leaves, grapes and the dark background to emphasize the richness and brightness of the central object.
The still life is replete with symbols that encourage the viewer to reflect and interpret. The yellow watermelon, as the central element of the composition, is associated with abundance and fertility. The bunch of grapes here points to the idea of eternity and immortality.
All the elements of the composition together carry the idea of abundance and fertility, and thus the promise of a rich harvest for its owner. In this sense, a still life is not a painting, but a symbol of good luck and prosperity for those who are lucky enough to possess it