Fruit and Flowers

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

In this painting, an ornate vase filled with colorful flowers rests on top of a long brown table. A variety of fruit is spread around the vase. On the left side of the painting, there are red and green grapes in a wicker basket, a pineapple, red berries in a small white bowl, three small plums, and two pears. On the right side is a platter with watermelon slices and a yellow gourd or pumpkin, two yellow lemons, two peaches, two apples, and red cherries in a bowl. The flowers in the vase are a variety of colors including red, pale pink, white, yellow, and blue, with green flowers and stems between them. Behind the table is a light green wall.