Watermelon and Grapes

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865, 1863

In this oval painting, a large chunk of watermelon with seeds is on the left and a cluster of grapes is on the right, resting on top of a table with a white tablecloth. Loose seeds are on the table next to watermelon, as well as a smaller chunk of fruit. The grapes are attached to a brown vine. The color palette includes reds, pinks, purples, greens, and browns, and the background is dark.
Artiste
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
Datation
1863
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur bois
Dimensions
overall (oval): 27,94 × 35,56 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

In this oval painting, a large chunk of watermelon with seeds is on the left and a cluster of grapes is on the right, resting on top of a table with a white tablecloth. Loose seeds are on the table next to watermelon, as well as a smaller chunk of fruit. The grapes are attached to a brown vine. The color palette includes reds, pinks, purples, greens, and browns, and the background is dark.

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865