Three Pears and an Apple

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, 1857

The artwork depicts three pears and an apple arranged on a white cloth. The pear on the left is yellow and brown with a textured surface, while the one in the front is red with hints of yellow. The apple, positioned slightly to the right, is green with some brown spots. Another small green pear is placed to the right of the apple. The background is a muted, earthy brown. The fruits are positioned centrally, with subtle shadows beneath them.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
Date
1857
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on board
Dimensions
overall (arched top): 21.6 × 34.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts three pears and an apple arranged on a white cloth. The pear on the left is yellow and brown with a textured surface, while the one in the front is red with hints of yellow. The apple, positioned slightly to the right, is green with some brown spots. Another small green pear is placed to the right of the apple. The background is a muted, earthy brown. The fruits are positioned centrally, with subtle shadows beneath them.

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857