Beautiful chair

by Christian Ovís

‘The Splendour of a Chair’ depicts a colourful interior still life featuring an elegant chair next to a laid table. The chair has curved dark legs, a red seat and a high back in red, blue and purple. On the table stand a red jug and a bowl containing round yellow and orange fruits. Ochre-yellow, green and blue areas fill the background.

The composition has an expressive, geometric quality. Furniture and objects remain recognisable, but their contours are curved and their colours are freely distributed. The sloping edge of the table leads to the chair, which, as the largest form, occupies the right-hand half. Dark lines lend cohesion to the fragmented areas of colour. The warm red and yellow sections contrast with cooler greens and blues. In this way, an everyday interior takes on a lively, almost decorative composition.

This colourful wall decoration suits a living room, dining room or kitchen with warm accents. Red and ochre combine well with wood; blue and green can be echoed in accessories or upholstery fabrics. A neutral wall provides a backdrop for the bold interplay of colours. From a distance, the elegant chair catches the eye. Up close, you discover the curved lines, the fruit on the table and the many transitions between the areas of colour.