Market Olives and Preserved Lemons

Green and black olives fill shallow bowls beside preserved lemons whose yellow peel has softened into folds. A blue glazed dish adds a cool patch to the market counter, while a wooden scoop rests across one bowl. Linen and worn timber keep the still life grounded around the food.

Olives repeat in small, rounded pieces, but their highlights and pits make useful differences. Preserved lemon peel has a thicker edge and a more irregular surface. Glaze reflections on the blue dish may look like pale fruit at first glance. Check the curve of the bowl before joining those bright pieces to the surrounding counter.