Basket of Fruit

Amerikanische Volkskunst, c. 1830

The artwork depicts a basket filled with a variety of fruits, including dark grapes, yellow fruits, and a melon, surrounded by leaves and small red berries. The basket is striped and rests on a wooden surface. The color palette features yellows, greens, reds, and deep blues. A decorative border of green leaves and pink flowers frames the composition. The background is a soft, light color that complements the colors of the fruits and foliage.
Artist
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Date
c. 1830
Type
Painting
Medium
watercolor on velveteen (theorem painting)
Dimensions
40.6 × 48.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a basket filled with a variety of fruits, including dark grapes, yellow fruits, and a melon, surrounded by leaves and small red berries. The basket is striped and rests on a wooden surface. The color palette features yellows, greens, reds, and deep blues. A decorative border of green leaves and pink flowers frames the composition. The background is a soft, light color that complements the colors of the fruits and foliage.

Amerikanische Volkskunst