JUAN MILLÁN Spain, 19th century Still life with fruit, clay jug, frying pan and bread Oil on canvas Measurements 45.5 x 58 cm This The work can be related to a set of still lifes signed by this enigmatic artist that show a strong affiliation with the still lifes of the brilliant Luis Meléndez. Bibliography: - Still lifes from the 17th to the 19th centuries, Caylus / Rafael Valls Limited, London-Madrid, 2003-2004, no. 32.

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