Still life with prawns
Edward Ladell brings a touch of 17th-century Dutch flair to the Victorian era in this mouth-watering feast for the eyes. A cluster of bright pink prawns with impossibly long antennae tumbles across a crisp white tablecloth, nestled next to a spirally peeled lemon and a glass of dark, amber liquid. The rich green velvet curtain and the glimpse of a sunny landscape through the stone window frame create a dramatic stage for these everyday luxuries. Ladell was famous for reviving the classic Dutch still-life tradition, proving that a perfectly rendered plum or a gleaming glass could be just as captivating as a grand historical scene.
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