Still Life with Stapler 1970 — Fine Art

Still Life with Stapler 1970 shows a machine object set on a plain ground. Fairfield Porter painted it in a realist style. The object has hard edges against a muted field. The colours sit quietly against each other without sharp contrast. The desk object reads as a solid form in a calm arrangement.

The fine art print sits on a wall with daylight from a side window. A light frame on a dark wall keeps the object clear from a distance. Matte paper holds the soft tones so the machine does not shine under a lamp.

In a study, the desk object reads from the desk chair. The sharp edges and the calm ground hold a steady look. The small marks on the surface appear when the light comes from the side.