Still Life with a White Mug by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin. A white ceramic mug sits on a stone ledge alongside a collection of pears and apples against a dark, textured background.

Still Life with a White Mug

Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin

1764 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful 18th-century still life capturing the quiet beauty of everyday objects bathed in soft, directional light.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1764, Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin's composition elevates simple household items—a white mug and a few pieces of fruit—into a study of texture and light. The earthy palette and tactile quality of the stone ledge reflect the artist's celebrated ability to find dignity and serenity in the mundane.