Still life with Coffee Pot and Yataghan - Max Schödl (Austrian, 1834-1921)

Still Life with Coffee Pot and Yataghan (1887) by Max Schödl is a meticulously detailed work that showcases the artist’s skill in capturing the beauty of everyday objects. This piece features a carefully arranged composition of a coffee pot, a yataghan (a traditional Turkish sword), and other elements, rendered with rich textures and subtle lighting. Schödl's mastery of light and shadow brings a sense of realism to the scene, highlighting the elegance of the objects while adding depth and atmosphere. Ideal for collectors of 19th-century Austrian still lifes, this work reflects Schödl’s ability to elevate ordinary subjects to the level of fine art.