Let These 7 Sumptuous Still Lifes From the Artnet Gallery Network Inspire Your Holiday Tables

Discover thousands of captivating still lifes with the Artnet Gallery Network.

Michelangelo Cerquozzi, Still Life of Fruit with Three Figures of Children (Allegory of Autumn). Courtesy of Robilant and Voena.

This Thanksgiving will be different for many of us than in years past: the gatherings will be decidedly smaller, and in some cases, people will be going it alone for the holiday. But whether you’re hosting for just one or two or a full household brood, every holiday table still deserves some special touches to make the mood festive.

So, if you’re in need of inspiration, we say where better to look for table-scaping tips than art-historical still lifes? To get you started, we’ve picked out a few of our favorites on the Artnet Gallery Network which we hope will spark some holiday cheer. 

Cella Thoma, Früchtestillleben (1880). Courtesy of Ron Krausz Kunsthandel.

Cella Thoma, Früchtestillleben (1880). Courtesy of Ron Krausz Kunsthandel.

 

Franz Xaver Petter, Stillleben mit Weintrauben, Birnen, Blumen und Vogelnest. Courtesy of Kovacek Spiegelgasse Gemaelde Glas.

Franz Xaver Petter, Stillleben mit Weintrauben, Birnen, Blumen und Vogelnest. Courtesy of Kovacek Spiegelgasse Gemaelde Glas.

 

Martin Johnson Heade, Red Rose in a Standing Vase (1883). Courtesy of M.S. Rau.

Martin Johnson Heade, Red Rose in a Standing Vase (1883). Courtesy of M.S. Rau.

 

Giuseppe Vicenzino, Natura morta di fiori e frutta. Courtesy of Galleria Giamblanco

Giuseppe Vicenzino, Natura morta di fiori e frutta. Courtesy of Galleria Giamblanco.

 

 Louise Moillon, Nature morte de pêches dans un plat en porcelaine. Courtesy Galerie Eric Coatalem.


Louise Moillon, Nature morte de pêches dans un plat en porcelaine. Courtesy Galerie Eric Coatalem.

 

Jacques Martin-Ferrières, Still Life with Chrysanthemums (1923). Courtesy of Trinity House.

Jacques Martin-Ferrières, Still Life with Chrysanthemums (1923). Courtesy of Trinity House.


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