44"x24" Sunlit spines and little treasures arranged like a private museum of memory. A finely rendered still-life of well-loved volumes and small curios — battered leather tomes, bright cloth-bound spines, a tiny trophy, a sewing spool and a decorative stein — set on two deep shelves against a velvet-dark background. The artist uses warm highlights and crisp edges to create a trompe-l’oeil effect, while subtle shadowing and the pinned note in the upper corner add narrative charm. Perfect for a study or reading nook, this piece celebrates the quiet pleasures of collecting, reading, and keeping.