Vintage French still life, listed artist

Signed Paul Hubay Still Life, Oil on Board
16 1/8" x 13"

Oil on board still life signed by Paul Hubay, a listed artist recognized for his floral and fruit compositions. This work presents a traditional French still life arrangement of grapes, pear, and other fruit, executed with confident brushwork and a sensitive handling of color.

While the overall motif is rooted in the academic still life tradition, carefully composed on a tabletop with balanced light and form, Hubay’s palette and technique lean toward Post-Impressionism. In the grapes and pear, the brushstrokes are visible, layered in short, lively touches rather than smoothed to invisibility. Color choices move beyond strict naturalism: purples and greens in the grapes are heightened with expressive contrasts, while the pear is modeled with unexpected golden and russet tones. These painterly decisions lend vibrancy and immediacy to what is otherwise a classically academic composition, giving the piece a dual identity as both decorative art and a reflection of early 20th-century stylistic shifts.

Styled for today, the painting displays beautifully in a kitchen, dining room, or study, and can be paired with rustic French pottery, linens, or books. Its modest size also makes it versatile, suitable either as a standalone focal point or as part of a gallery wall.

Condition: Minor wear consistent with age; board stable and paint surface intact.