Javier Mulio (1957) - Bodegón Hiper Realista

Still Life with Pipe, Books, and a Ceramic Jug

• Author: Javier Mulio (Alcoy, Alicante, 1957)
• Date: Late 20th century / Early 21st century
• School/Style: Hyperrealism / Dutch Realism (Inspired by 17th-century Flemish Masters)
• Technique: Oil on copper (applied with extremely fine glazes to erase brushstroke traces)
• Dimensions: 24 x 20 cm (Work)
• Frame: Luxury Dutch-style frame with a high profile, finished in walnut root and double gold filet
• Signature: Signed in the bottom left corner

Artistic description:

This piece is a masterful study of light and object. Javier Mulio uses a classic composition on a dark background (modern chiaroscuro) to highlight the volumetric form of the elements.

The work invites introspection, using objects that symbolize knowledge (books, sheet music) and measured pleasure (the lit pipe).

The use of vibrant colors on the pipe and on the spines of the books contrasts with the sobriety of the background, creating a perfectly balanced visual composition.

It is a cabinet piece, designed to be appreciated up close due to its exquisite, meticulous detail.

Condition report

The work is in overall good condition.
Canvases properly tensioned on the original stretcher.
Paint layer stable, with impasto texture characteristic of the technique used.
No significant losses or invasive restorations observed.
Classic gilded frame with light signs of use consistent with its age.
It is a piece ready to hang and enjoy without need for intervention.

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