In the long progression of history, the role of still life painting was minor until the Netherlands made a leaping development in the 17th century, followed by an expansion of French art during the 18th century. Still life gradually developed an independent style of expression and aesthetic significance. Furthermore, it became another genre of painting that records the culture of a time period with an educational connotation. As a pioneer in contemporary art, Paul Cézanne expanded upon the freedom of creating still life, and left it to artists’ self-consciousness to make interpretations and refinements. As opposed to the strong referential nature and sense of narrative in portrait paintings, still life hides behind tangible objects. The creator’s delicate, subtle, and ingenious expression of inner spirit becomes another level of advancement in art appreciation for viewers. In 1947, Bernard Buffet launched his first solo exhibition. At the young age of 19, Bernard Buffet became an overnight sensation in the vibrant capital of art. Buffet’s genius was like a rising sun that lit up the sky of art history. As well-respected collectors of the time, Dr. Girardin and Dr. Raymond Cogniat instantly recognized this young man’s extraordinary talent. They bought Buffet’s works for the Paris Museum of Modern Art and left them as national treasures to be kept eternally. Moreover, Buffet’s work is a symbol for the breadth of private collection in the contemporary art market. It is essential to collect Buffet’s works in order to build a comprehensive context. This painting titled Nature morte à la lampe et aux tomates was created in 1948. In June of the same year, young Buffet was awarded the Prix de la Critique. That is also the year when the artist met art connoisseurs Emmanuel David and Maurice Garnier. Every year, the gallery regularly hosts Buffet’s art exhibition on 6 Avenue Montaigne in February. This exhibition is the event of the year that attracts spotlight attention and critics attendance in Paris social circles. People wait in the cold to see Buffet’s exhibitions. Japanese collectors called him the “Pope of French art” and even built the Bernard Buffet Museum for him. In terms of composition, there are two tomatoes, a twisted fork, and a kerosene lamp in Nature morte à la lampe et aux tomates. The inanimate objects on the table are drawn by thin gray lines, which combine to build the point, line, and surface. The milky white background contains a thin layer of blue gray shade. Different from the traditional perspective method, this still life adopts a downward perspective. The sallow table is separated from the background by bold black lines, which increase the density of the lines. By replacing the traditional use of fine, smooth strokes, this creates a highly unique light and dark contrast. The plain and simple arrangement combines with the tangerine-colored tomatoes to produce an adorable and cozy context for this piece of work. In his still life paintings, Buffet chose to draw traditional objects such as daily utensils, fruits and vegetables, seafood, and animals as the main themes. Unlike the generations of masters before him who constructed a rich and luxurious first image for still life paintings, Buffet’s still life works in mid to late 1940s indirectly revealed the powerful atmosphere of existentialism in the European society after the war, as well as the simplicity and abstention of ordinary living. Through Buffet’s personal skills, the modernity and epochal style of traditional paintings were revived. The themes of marine organisms and insect specimens also remind people of the artist’s childhood memories from growing up in Brittany and his passion in exploring natural organisms since childhood. As a master of post-war realism in the 20th century, Bernard Buffet supported the important territories in the flow of art history. The fire of art that he lit up during the war had inspired the world. His lifelong work paid tribute to art by serving as sincere and pure refuge. Everyone who has viewed Buffet’s work is left shaken and impressed. Great art does not need to be described by words. Based on their perceptions of Buffet’s works, viewers establish a mental language that can cross the barriers of different countries and cultures among enthusiasts. Buffet’s fans around the world also represent the popularity of his works in the global market. The performance of and attention to Buffet’s works have continued to rise in recent years. Nature morte à la lampe et aux tomates is a rare piece of work from the artist’s early career. It is a precious masterpiece worth collecting and passing on to future generations.