Watermelon and Grapes
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865, 1863
- Artist
- Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
- Date
- 1863
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- oil on wood
- Dimensions
- overall (oval): 27.94 × 35.56 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
In this oval painting, a large chunk of watermelon with seeds is on the left and a cluster of grapes is on the right, resting on top of a table with a white tablecloth. Loose seeds are on the table next to watermelon, as well as a smaller chunk of fruit. The grapes are attached to a brown vine. The color palette includes reds, pinks, purples, greens, and browns, and the background is dark.