A Quiet Table
British school, 20th century
A richly coloured still life depicting a glazed water jug arranged with fruit on a cloth-covered table. The artist has balanced warmth and restraint, using a deep, dark ground to bring forward the soft glow of the fruit and the gentle sheen of the jug. Subtle tonal shifts and careful highlights lend the composition depth and calm, while the informal placement of the objects gives the scene an unstudied, domestic intimacy.
Medium & Support: Oil on canvas.
Frame: Ornate gilt swept frame with decorative corners, showing gentle wear consistent with age.
Condition: Good condition with light surface wear commensurate with age; the paint surface is stable and presents very well.
Signature: Signed lower left Cooper.
Dimensions: 
Canvas: 29 × 39cm.
Framed: 46 x 56.5 cm
Notes: A timeless and decorative still life, offering warmth and quiet presence, well suited to a traditional interior, kitchen, or layered gallery wall.