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Still Life with Fruit and Candle

An intimate still life that blends ripe fruit, a weathered goblet, and an old-world candle in a scene of quiet elegance.

14x11 oil painting of assorted fruit on a rustic wood table with a candle and metal goblet against red drapery and a soft pillow
Still Life with Fruit and Candle, an oil painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2004 – Present

A quiet arrangement of fruit at its peak, a timeworn goblet, and a candle untouched by flame. Each object holds its own quiet weight, balanced in a composition that evokes old-world charm and European elegance.

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“Still Life with Fruit and Candle” captures a quiet moment shaped by rich detail and gentle ambiance. Ripe fruit, aged metal, and soft textiles create a scene that feels intimate and timeless, rendered with careful realism that hints at old‑world charm. Teresa Bernard’s years of focused realism practice give this composition its quiet authority.

Title: Still Life with Fruit and Candle
Theme: Our Daily Bread
Year Completed: 2004
Dimensions: 14″ w x 11″ h x .75″ d
Medium: Oil on stretched canvas
Style & Technique: Realism, layered brushwork
Originality: One‑of‑a‑kind painting, signed on the front
Framing: Unframed, so you can personalize it your way
Certificate of Authenticity: Customized, hand‑signed and stamped with the artist’s personal embossed seal
Provenance: Direct from the artist’s studio

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About This Painting

Subtle textures and earthy tones converge in a still life that feels both intimate and timeless, echoing the ambiance of a European interior.

An assortment of ripe fruit—grapes, pears, apple, plum—rests on a rustic wood-planked bedside table. Behind the fruit, an unlit candle sits in an old-world lantern, contributing to the painting’s European ambiance. A weathered metal goblet sits near the edge, catching subtle highlights. Rich red drapery and a soft pillow form the backdrop, adding depth and warmth to the composition. The painting is signed by artist Teresa Bernard in the lower left corner, ensuring originality and authorship.

Painted in oil on stretched canvas, the artwork measures 14 inches wide by 11 inches high with a depth of 0.75 inches. The canvas edges are left raw and unpainted, consistent with classic studio presentation. It arrives unframed—ideal for customizing to your personal style and space. A personalized Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the piece, hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her exclusive seal, ensuring provenance, originality, and lasting value.

“Still Life with Fruit and Candle” is a one-of-a-kind painting shaped by Teresa’s signature realistic style. The piece invites viewers to appreciate the quiet beauty of an intimate still life that evokes a sense of refinement and quiet luxury. A timeless addition to any space, it’s ideal for collectors who value craftsmanship, elegance, and emotional resonance.

©️ teresabernardart.com is a copyright watermark and is used exclusively online. It is not on the physical canvas artwork.

Artist Reflections

I painted this still life because the arrangement felt honest. It wasn’t styled or deliberate—just a bedside table with some fruit, a candle, and a goblet. What caught my attention was the natural contrast between these objects, the way light revealed their textures, and the quiet balance they held. It reminded me that beauty doesn’t need staging—it’s often already there, waiting to be seen.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

Comments from Art Lovers

“Your paintings will one day hang in a very expensive gallery, unfortunately, you won’t be around, which is why they’ll be selling for such high prices. Think Bob Ross.” — BananaRepublic2021, Rural Life, Gab

“Excellent! Colors and depth are outstanding.” — DP1224, Rural Life, Gab

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Still Life with Coral and Lantern

A coastal-themed still life pairing coral and a lantern, inviting quiet reflection on the beauty of domestic objects and the stories they hold.

14x11 oil painting of turquoise and tangerine coral arranged beside a weathered nautical lantern on a pink marble tabletop against patterned teal‑and‑tan wallpaper
Still Life with Coral and Lantern by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2004 – Present

Set against a softened backdrop, coral fragments and a timeworn lantern share the canvas in quiet companionship. Their textures—rough and porous, weathered and metallic—invite touch, the composition balanced to highlight the contrast between organic and crafted surfaces.

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“Still Life with Coral and Lantern” settles into a calm, sea‑washed mood shaped by soft light and gentle color. Weathered lantern, sun‑bleached coral, and time‑worn wallpaper rest together in quiet harmony, their muted palette suggesting a life lived near the shore. Teresa Bernard’s years of focused realism practice give this arrangement its understated authority.

Title: Still Life with Coral and Lantern
Theme: Classic Still Life
Year Completed: 2004
Dimensions: 14″ w x 11″ h x .75″ d
Medium: Oil on stretched canvas
Style & Technique: Realism, layered brushwork
Originality: One‑of‑a‑kind painting, signed on the front
Framing: Unframed, so you can personalize it your way
Certificate of Authenticity: Customized, hand‑signed and stamped with the artist’s personal embossed seal
Provenance: Direct from the artist’s studio

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About This Painting

Sun-bleached coral and a rusted lantern take visual command, their textures bold and unmistakably coastal.

In this coastal-inspired still life, two pieces of coral—one vivid turquoise, the other warm tangerine—are arranged gracefully on a round pink marble tabletop. A weathered nautical lantern stands nearby, its rusted metal surface textured with age and housing a white candle inside its glass chamber. Light pours in from a nearby window, casting crisp shadows and illuminating the coral’s ridges and the lantern’s patina. Behind the arrangement, a soft wallpaper with abstract teal and tan splashes adds quiet rhythm to the scene. Signed by the artist Teresa Bernard in the lower left corner, the signature ensures originality and authorship.

Hand-painted in oil on stretched canvas, the artwork measures 14″ wide by 11″ high. The canvas is side-stapled, with raw, unpainted edges.  It arrives unframed, allowing you to choose a presentation that complements your space. A customized Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the painting, hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal. It ensures genuineness, provenance, and lasting value.

“Still Life with Coral and Lantern” is a composition rooted in subtle contrast, and the emotional presence of everyday coastal forms. Shaped by Teresa’s signature realistic style, the painting invites reflection and brings a touch of coastal charm to any room. Ideal for display in a coastal-themed interior, personal collection, or gallery setting. A compelling original for collectors who value fine art with clarity, intention, and lasting impact.

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Artist Reflections

I’ve always been drawn to the quiet authority of everyday objects—the way they hold stories without saying a word. For this painting, I wanted to explore a coastal theme, but not in the usual breezy, decorative way. I was after something more grounded, more tactile. The coral and lantern came together as part of a deliberate search for objects that felt weathered, elemental, and full of character: sun-bleached, rusted, and unapologetically present.

I’d never painted coral before, and I’ll admit—it intrigued me. Not just for its shape or color, but for the way it suggests time and place. Here, it’s not delicate; it’s bold, almost architectural. Paired with the lantern, it felt like a conversation between two relics of the sea—each shaped by salt, light, and use.

The round pink marbled tabletop added just the right counterpoint. It softens the grit, warms the palette, and anchors the composition in something domestic and familiar. I didn’t set out to make a symbolic piece, but I do think this one carries a kind of quiet strength. It’s coastal, yes—but it’s also personal.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

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