Willem Dolphyn Belgian, 1935-2016
Marine Delicacy
Oil on Panel
51 x 61 cms / 20 x 24 inches
Signed 'W Dolphyn' (lower right)
Dated 2005
Dated 2005
Description
Marine Delicacy presents a carefully arranged still life set on a deep blue cloth, where a bright red lobster rests on a pewter dish at the centre of the composition. To the left, a white ceramic jug and a blue-and-white patterned vessel hold translucent glassware, their surfaces catching soft reflections from an unseen light source. A sliced lemon and curling peel introduce a sharp accent of colour and texture beside the platter. Drawing on the long tradition of European still life painting, this composition reflects Dolphyn’s interest in domestic objects and delicacies as vehicles for studying light, reflection and spatial arrangement within a controlled studio setting.