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Fedden uses a limited palette, balancing the warmth of the red with the ochre, black, and white tones of the objects. The bowl, with its geometric grid and circular motifs, provides a structured base for the more organic shapes above it. Her brushwork is direct and unpretentious, favouring clarity over decorative detail. This style reflects her interest in the work of artists like Henri Matisse and Ben Nicholson, yet she maintains a personal aesthetic that is recognisable and grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFedden often painted subjects from her immediate surroundings, such as fruit, flowers, or shells. By stripping away unnecessary detail, she captures the essence of these items. The rough edges of the paper suggest this may be a study or a smaller work, typical of her practice of experimenting with gouache. The work avoids sentimentality, opting instead for a balanced, graphic arrangement that prioritises the relationship between colour and shape. 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