Small Format Traditional Still Life Oil Painting: Dark Academia Three Figs

This 8x10 inch original oil painting, titled "Three Figs," is a striking example of contemporary traditional still life work, perfectly capturing the aesthetic of Dark Academia.

Executed in rich, monochromatic tones of deep black, charcoal, and ivory, the painting features three voluptuous figs resting on a crumpled, textured drape. The dark, atmospheric background creates a dramatic contrast, allowing the subtle, lustrous highlights on the fruit to take center stage, giving the piece a moody, almost cinematic feel.

The artist has used expressive, thick impasto brushwork, particularly noticeable in the highly textured background and the folds of the fabric, which adds depth and tangible quality to the small format.