Free Shipping ▷ Tomates con Limones. From Bodegon series by Dora Franco, 2021 | archival pigment print

This artwork captures a stunning still life, dominated by a luxurious array of vibrant red tomatoes cascading from an intricately detailed antique silver bowl. The tomatoes, rich in color, evoke the essence of freshness and abundance, while their glossy texture reflects light with dramatic intensity. Beside them, two bright yellow lemons provide a striking contrast, adding a citrusy zest to the composition. The lemons rest casually on a rustic cloth, infused with earthy tones, which complements the geometric patterns of the adjacent woven fabric. This fabric introduces an ethnic dimension, enhancing the artwork’s complexity. Set against a dark, brooding backdrop, the composition achieves an exquisite play of light and shadow, amplifying the realism and depth of the objects. The artist masterfully combines texture, color, and contrast to create a timeless representation of elegance and richness.

The bodegones are a pictorial interpretation based on a research project by famous chef Juan Carlos Franco, on ancient food recipes from different periods of history. The photographer recreated the images inspired by paintings and images from these eras, also drawing inspiration from artists such as Leonardo DA Vinci, Albrecht Dürer and others.