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Bowl of Fruit

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a vase containing an assortment of different fruits. Notable items include two green apples, a green pear, and a dark green halved watermelon with visible seeds. Surrounding these are cherries, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. The color scheme includes various shades of green, red, deep blue, and a touch of black against a pale brown background. The fruits are arranged within a bowl placed at the center of the composition, with cherries and leaves extending to the sides, grapes and the watermelon at the top, the apples and pear in the middle, and clusters of blueberries at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
watercolor and stencil on wove paper
Dimensions
1408 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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