Melons and Grapes

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850, mid 19th century

The image features a variety of fruit, including large white melons, a sliced red watermelon, and clusters of dark and white grapes with an assortment of green leaves. The color palette includes shades of green, brown, white, pink, and black. The large white melons and the half watermelon are positioned in the foreground, while the grapes and vine leaves are in the background. The fruits and leaves are on a wooden tabletop, with the green leaves and grapes forming a backdrop.

Artist: Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850
Date: mid 19th century
Type: Painting
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: overall (including painted frame): 51.5 × 60.7 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features a variety of fruit, including large white melons, a sliced red watermelon, and clusters of dark and white grapes with an assortment of green leaves. The color palette includes shades of green, brown, white, pink, and black. The large white melons and the half watermelon are positioned in the foreground, while the grapes and vine leaves are in the background. The fruits and leaves are on a wooden tabletop, with the green leaves and grapes forming a backdrop.

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850