Still Life

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850, second half 19th century

The image displays a still life arrangement of various fruits on an intricate pedestal. It includes a watermelon slice, pineapple, lemons, orange, grapes, peaches, and berries among others. Colors range from deep greens to vibrant yellows, reds, and soft pinks set against a dark background. Fruits are centrally placed, with the watermelon forming a horizontal base near the top of the pedestal, while the pineapple and citrus fruits are stacked above it, slightly right of center.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850
Date
second half 19th century
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
65.5 × 55.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a still life arrangement of various fruits on an intricate pedestal. It includes a watermelon slice, pineapple, lemons, orange, grapes, peaches, and berries among others. Colors range from deep greens to vibrant yellows, reds, and soft pinks set against a dark background. Fruits are centrally placed, with the watermelon forming a horizontal base near the top of the pedestal, while the pineapple and citrus fruits are stacked above it, slightly right of center.

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850