{"product_id":"aaron-bohrod-cornucopia-oil-on-board-circa-1970","title":"Aaron Bohrod, Cornucopia, Oil on Board, Circa 1970","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkably intricate trompe-l’œil still life by Aaron Bohrod (American, 1907–1992), one of Wisconsin’s most celebrated 20th-century artists. Titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornucopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the painting presents an overturned metal vessel spilling an abundant assortment of autumn leaves, flowers, seed pods, feathers, fruit, and other natural curiosities across a densely textured ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBohrod rewards close observation with unexpected details. Among the natural elements are fragments of decorative imagery, including a small porcelain figure holding a cornucopia and a torn, hand-painted card bearing an angel and flowers. The artist’s signature appears on the lower portion of the card, ingeniously incorporated into the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting exemplifies the meticulous trompe-l’œil style that defined Bohrod’s mature work beginning in the 1950s. Its traditional symbolism of abundance is complicated by fallen leaves, fading flowers, weathered surfaces, and scattered remnants, creating a meditation on beauty, time, and transience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chicago, Bohrod became closely identified with Wisconsin after succeeding John Steuart Curry as artist-in-residence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1948, a position he held until his retirement in 1973. His meticulously observed still lifes earned national recognition and appeared in publications including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on board. Signed “Aaron Bohrod” within the composition at the lower right. Presented in a giltwood frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall condition. The painted surface presents beautifully, with minor wear consistent with age. The giltwood frame exhibits scattered surface wear and small losses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed Dimensions: approx 24 x 30 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate collection. First time offered publicly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziebarth's Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45500772352023,"sku":null,"price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/0713\/6546\/files\/IMG_3160-Photoroom.jpg?v=1788981520","url":"https:\/\/ziebarths.com\/products\/aaron-bohrod-cornucopia-oil-on-board-circa-1970","provider":"Ziebarth's Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}