Signed "KRISTL PARIS 1950" in the bottom right corner. Location: Part of the Ivan Balić collection in Zagreb. Why It Matters
The subject refers to the artwork Natura morta con peperoni (Still Life with Peppers), painted in 1950 by the avant-garde artist and filmmaker Vlado Kristl . peperoni-1950
Houses several of his early compositions and portraits. Signed "KRISTL PARIS 1950" in the bottom right corner
If you are interested in Kristl’s broader impact on art and animation: Houses several of his early compositions and portraits
This piece represents Kristl's early career while he was in Paris, just before he became a founding member of in 1951. It captures a transition from traditional still-life subjects toward the geometric abstraction and "mad genius" energy he would later apply to world-renowned animations like Don Kihot . Where to See More of His Work
Many of his revolutionary short films are analyzed on platforms like Animation Obsessive , highlighting his rebellious style.
Kristl was a pivotal figure in the and a member of the influential EXAT 51 group, known for pushing the boundaries of abstract art and experimental cinema. Quick Facts About the Artwork Artist: Vlado Kristl (1923–2004). Title: Natura morta con peperoni (Still Life with Peppers). Year: 1950. Medium: Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 36.5 x 34 cm.