A blue-and-white jug catches the light beside a lute resting on its rounded back. A loose ribbon falls across the ledge, softening the straight lines of the shelves and dark panels behind it. The cool blues of the jug and the warm browns of the instrument give this quiet still life its character.

The title, Homenaje a Vermeer — Homage to Vermeer — tells us where Manzur is looking for inspiration. Music, stillness and light recall the Dutch painter, while the angled planes and divided space give the composition a distinctly modern feel. Charcoal creates the deep shadows, and pastel brings colour and softness to the objects. Up close, fine marks and gentle shading give the jug and lute their sense of volume.

Documentation

Manzur titled, signed and dated the work in 1983; it also bears the number 731. It is accompanied by certificate no. 00552 from Taller David Manzur, the artist’s workshop, dated 6 March 2026 and recorded under reference 021983001. The illustrated report below brings together the documentation, close-up photographs and a discussion of the work in the context of Manzur’s art.

Provenance

The work appeared in Lefebre Subastas’s June 2026 sale as lot 33 of Subasta 38, where it was catalogued from a private collection in Cali. Atlantiques acquired it directly from the artist later in 2026, as recorded in the gallery’s acquisition documents. The report sets out the available ownership records in more detail.

Presentation

The work is presented behind glass, with a broad pale mount and a brown frame edged with a narrow gold-coloured trim. The frame is included.