Perzik 1824 - 1881

Elise Therèse Daiwaille's lithograph, Perzik, captures a single peach with remarkable detail. The composition is simple; the peach, centrally placed, invites an immediate, intimate viewing experience. Note the artist's command of light and shadow. Daiwaille skillfully employs lithography to model form, giving the peach a palpable roundness. Light gently traces the fruit’s curves, rendering the subtle gradations that evoke an emotional response. The lithographic medium itself enhances the image through soft, granular textures that create an illusion of volume and depth. Beyond representation, the piece is a study in contrasts. The peach appears almost tactile against the smooth paper, while the shadow it casts grounds the fruit in its space. It is more than a rendering of a piece of fruit; it represents a moment suspended, where ordinary subjects prompt contemplation on form and perception.