Bowl of Fruit

Amerikanische Volkskunst, c. 1830

The artwork features a large bowl of fruit centrally placed on a wooden table. The bowl is filled with fruits such as melons, grapes, and oranges. On either side of the bowl, there are plates with knives resting on them. The table stands on a patterned carpet. Curtains with tassels frame the scene, with blue and orange drapery creating a backdrop. The color palette includes shades of brown, green, and orange, contrasted by the cooler tones of the curtains.
Artist
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Date
c. 1830
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
78.5 × 98.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork features a large bowl of fruit centrally placed on a wooden table. The bowl is filled with fruits such as melons, grapes, and oranges. On either side of the bowl, there are plates with knives resting on them. The table stands on a patterned carpet. Curtains with tassels frame the scene, with blue and orange drapery creating a backdrop. The color palette includes shades of brown, green, and orange, contrasted by the cooler tones of the curtains.

Amerikanische Volkskunst