Fruit on a Tray
Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840, c. 1840
- Artist
- Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840
- Date
- c. 1840
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- watercolor on velveteen (theorem painting)
- Dimensions
- 42.6 × 54 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a large cut watermelon in a woven basket surrounded by various fruits including grapes, peaches, and small round red fruits. The color palette includes greens, blues, oranges, and browns. The basket takes up most of the space and is filled with fruits, with grape clusters hanging above it.