Still Life with Eggs
- Artist: André Dunoyer de Segonzac
- Date: (circa) 1929
- Medium: oil on canvas
- Museum: The Courtauld Gallery
- Collection record: The Courtauld Gallery website
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About this artwork
This is the “Still Life with Eggs” by André Dunoyer de Segonzac. Painted around 1929, the work is an oil on canvas that invites a close look at everyday objects rendered with a quiet, almost meditative light. The artist arranges a cluster of eggs, a bowl, and perhaps a broken shell in a simple composition that lets the texture and subtle color variations take center stage. Notice how the canvas shows a delicate balance between shadow and light; the eggs’ glossy surfaces catch the light, while the background stays muted, drawing focus to the small, almost intimate scene. The brushwork is fine but deliberate, revealing layers of glaze that give the piece depth and a soft glow. Dunoyer de Segonzac’s style here feels both approachable and sophisticated, capturing the ordinary with a painterly touch that feels timeless. This painting serves as a small window into a quiet moment, reminding us that beauty can be found in the simplest of objects.
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Still Life with Eggs hangs in The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House, London. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
