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Still Life with Fruit

John William Hill

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a still life painting, an oval-shaped artwork titled 'Still Life with Fruit' by John William Hill. The painting features a large yellow pear positioned centrally on a white tablecloth-draped table. The pear is surrounded by green, yellow and brown leaves. To the right of the pear is a large cluster of blackberries. A few blackberries have fallen onto the table. Behind and to the left of the pear are more leaves and smaller fruits, possibly oranges or lemons. To the left of the pear on the table is a small brown object, possibly an onion or nut. The background of the painting is a mottled brown color. The oval frame of the painting is set against a solid gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1876
Medium
Watercolor and gouache on off-white laminated paper board (possibly Bristol board)
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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