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.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
Datering
1863
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on wood
Afmetingen
overall (oval): 27,94 × 35,56 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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