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Still Life with a Dove, Oranges, and Figs. Spanish School. 19th Century - Oil on canvas. Exuberant composition around a table displaying a variety of fruits—oranges, figs, grapes, cherries, and citrus fruits—alongside two dead birds, arranged for a striking decorative effect. In the background, an ornate vase holds a bouquet of brightly colored flowers, and in the center, a golden platter highlights a cluster of peaches under a fold of green curtain. The chromatic contrast between the dark backgrounds and the vibrant objects, as well as the orderly arrangement of the elements, reveals meticulous workmanship and a detailed treatment of volume and light. The artist pays special attention to textures: the translucent juiciness of the fruit, the shine of the metal, and the opacity of the ceramic. This type of scene is part of the Baroque tradition of the Spanish still life, revived in the 19th century with a more ornamental and costumbrist approach, where the symbolism of life and death is suggested through the ephemeral abundance of nature and the presence of hunted birds. Measurements: 64 x 83 cm.