Paul Stone
Three Clementines Study
Oil on Board
19 x 31 cms / 7½ x 12¼ inches
Signed 'STONE' (lower right)
Description
A pared-back still life depicting three clementines arranged on a rough wooden ledge against a deep red ground, accompanied by a single peeled segment placed centrally. The composition is tightly structured, with the rounded forms set in shallow space and defined by strong, directional light. Subtle variations in surface texture describe the dimpled skin and the fibrous interior of the fruit. The contrast between the saturated red backdrop and the cooler tones of the ledge reinforces the clarity of the arrangement, while controlled, deliberate brushwork maintains focus on form, tone and material presence.