Breaking Bread

A richly textured still life depicting bread, onions, a green bottle, and a stoneware vessel arranged against a dark ground. Executed with confident palette-knife work and a restrained earthy palette, the composition transforms everyday objects into a study of light, material, and form.

Signed by Paul Haack, the painting possesses the quiet authority characteristic of works intended to be lived with rather than merely observed. Thick layers of paint catch the light across the surface, revealing subtle shifts in color, texture, and depth throughout the day.

The humble subject matter is part of the work's enduring appeal. Bread, clay, glass, and wood are rendered with a directness that feels both timeless and deeply human, celebrating the beauty found in ordinary rituals and domestic life.

Presented in a carved frame that complements the painting's warmth and presence, the work brings substance, texture, and character to a library, dining room, kitchen, or collected interior.

Collected for its craftsmanship, materiality, and enduring sense of place.

Details

• Signed by Paul Haack

• Oil on canvas

• Carved frame

• Wired and ready to hang

• 26 W x 22 H

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear to the frame contributes to the character of the piece.

Return Policy

All Heritage Collection pieces are sold as shown and are final sale.

Shipping

Available for nationwide shipping via UPS. Each piece is carefully packed to ensure safe transit. Shipping costs are calculated separately based on destination.