Garden Embrace with Apples and Wagon
Original oil painting on stretched canvas • Nathacha Turovsky
Style & Movement
Contemporary figurative surrealism with symbolist elements
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, utilizing brushwork, blending, glazing, and texturized paint application
Creation Period
Contemporary (dated 2005)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated large format, roughly 36 x 48 inches, landscape orientation
Subject Description
Two embracing nude figures stand with their backs to the viewer in a nocturnal or twilight garden setting. One figure holds a bag filled with red apples while the other pulls a wooden wagon overflowing with more apples. A stylized lollipop-like fruit tree stands to the left behind a white picket fence, white flowers are scattered across the green lawn, and several white doves flutter in the upper right. The composition carries strong allegorical and surrealist overtones reminiscent of the Garden of Eden or themes of intimacy and harvest.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The canvas appears taut with stable paint layers, vibrant color saturation, and no major visible structural defects, tears, or craquelure.
Estimated Market Value
1200 - 3500 USD
Auction Estimate
800 - 2000 USD
Provenance History
Directly associated with the contemporary Montreal-based artist Nathacha Turovsky, acquired or held within private Canadian collections.
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the distinct contemporary psychological and symbolic figurative style of Montreal artist Nathacha Turovsky, exploring human relationships, mythic archetypes, and subconscious imagery within modern Canadian art.
Notable Features
Features a visible artist signature and date ("N. Turovsky 2005") in the lower right corner, highly symbolic iconography including the figures, wagon of apples, fluttering doves, and the surreal fruit tree.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust accumulation consistent with unglazed canvas display; no significant flaking, losses, or prior restorations noted.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Periodic gentle dusting with a soft microfiber brush. Display unframed or in a floater frame suitable for stretched canvas.
Collector Notes
Nathacha turovsky Montréal