Emmanuelle Capatos (2000) - Milk and Plums
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Milk and Plums, an oil painting still life in Neo-Impressionism by Emmanuelle Capatos (born 2000), United Kingdom, 2026, 24 × 16.5 cm, signed original, in excellent condition.
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A quiet still life centred on a glass of milk, accompanied by ripe plums arranged against a deep, shadowed background. The luminous white of the milk immediately draws the eye, while the transparent glass creates delicate reflections and subtle distortions of light.
The composition is intimate and restrained, allowing the ordinary beauty of the objects to take centre stage. The warm tones of the plums contrast beautifully with the cool luminosity of the glass, while the dark setting gives the scene a sense of depth and stillness. Visible brushwork adds a tactile quality to the fruit and surrounding shadows.
There is a strong sense of traditional still life painting here, approached with a contemporary sensitivity to light and atmosphere. The careful observation of everyday objects, together with the softly impressionist handling of highlights and reflections, gives the work a timeless character. A compelling piece for collectors of still life, figurative painting and contemporary artists working within classical painting traditions.
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Emmanuelle Capatos
Born in 2000, Emmanuelle Capatos is a British painter working in the tradition of classical oil painting.
While studying Theatre and French for her Bachelor of Arts, Capatos experienced a decisive calling towards painting in 2020, subsequently redirecting her path towards the study and practice of traditional oil painting. She completed her atelier training at The Glasgow Academy of Fine Art in 2024, where she later worked as an assistant teacher, studio manager and Anatomy Instructor.
Capatos’ practice explores the relationship between material realism and deeper symbolic meaning. Drawing upon the visual traditions of ancient Egypt, Greece and Mesopotamia, she is interested in the enduring language of symbolism and narrative, and in the ways painting can engage with human nature and the spiritual dimensions of everyday life.
Through the discipline of traditional oil painting, Capatos seeks to reveal the beauty and significance present in the world around us.
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Havisham & Co.
Presented by Havisham & Co., representing artists whose practices preserve and reinterpret the language of European painting.
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Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
A quiet still life centred on a glass of milk, accompanied by ripe plums arranged against a deep, shadowed background. The luminous white of the milk immediately draws the eye, while the transparent glass creates delicate reflections and subtle distortions of light.
The composition is intimate and restrained, allowing the ordinary beauty of the objects to take centre stage. The warm tones of the plums contrast beautifully with the cool luminosity of the glass, while the dark setting gives the scene a sense of depth and stillness. Visible brushwork adds a tactile quality to the fruit and surrounding shadows.
There is a strong sense of traditional still life painting here, approached with a contemporary sensitivity to light and atmosphere. The careful observation of everyday objects, together with the softly impressionist handling of highlights and reflections, gives the work a timeless character. A compelling piece for collectors of still life, figurative painting and contemporary artists working within classical painting traditions.
—
Emmanuelle Capatos
Born in 2000, Emmanuelle Capatos is a British painter working in the tradition of classical oil painting.
While studying Theatre and French for her Bachelor of Arts, Capatos experienced a decisive calling towards painting in 2020, subsequently redirecting her path towards the study and practice of traditional oil painting. She completed her atelier training at The Glasgow Academy of Fine Art in 2024, where she later worked as an assistant teacher, studio manager and Anatomy Instructor.
Capatos’ practice explores the relationship between material realism and deeper symbolic meaning. Drawing upon the visual traditions of ancient Egypt, Greece and Mesopotamia, she is interested in the enduring language of symbolism and narrative, and in the ways painting can engage with human nature and the spiritual dimensions of everyday life.
Through the discipline of traditional oil painting, Capatos seeks to reveal the beauty and significance present in the world around us.
International shipments may be subject to customs duties and import taxes, which are determined by local authorities and are the responsibility of the buyer.
Havisham & Co.
Presented by Havisham & Co., representing artists whose practices preserve and reinterpret the language of European painting.
Instagram: @havishamandco
www.havishamandco.com
Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
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Edition
Original
Artist
Emmanuelle Capatos (2000)
Title of artwork
Milk and Plums
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
24 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Still life
Style
Neo-Impressionism
Period
2020+
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