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Still Life: Fruit

Severin Roesen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting Still Life: Fruit by Severin Roesen depicts a still life of fruit on a table. The table is dark-colored and has a flat surface. On the left side of the table, there is a white plate with fruit and a glass. Behind the plate, a silver dish with a handle and a glass container with a lid are visible. A decanter is positioned behind the glass container. To the right of the decanter, a wicker basket filled with fruit sits on a pedestal. The table is laden with various fruits, including grapes, peaches, bananas, and watermelon. Some of the fruits are arranged in bowls or baskets, while others are loose on the table. Leaves and vines are scattered throughout the arrangement. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of abundance and luxury.

Artwork Details

Date
1855
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 430 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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