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Theorem painting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Theorem painting by artist. A still life of fruit on a wooden table. The fruit includes grapes, oranges, apples, pears, peaches, and pineapple. A white bowl with a decorative design sits on the table. The table is surrounded by a border of pink roses and green leaves on a peach background. The border is positioned in each corner. A thin green line borders the image.

Artwork details

Date:
1840–60
Medium:
Painted cotton and velvet, stencilled
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 390 px
Museum record:
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