Still Life with Pears, Late 19th Century, Oil Painting

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Oil on wood still life with pears, signed upper right, late 19th/early 20th century.

This still life presents a warm … Read more Oil on wood still life with pears, signed upper right, late 19th/early 20th century.

This still life presents a warm composition of pears and peaches arranged on a dark table. The artist plays with volumes and shades of green, red, and ochre to create an intimate and classical atmosphere. The soft light particularly highlights the velvety textures of the fruit and the depth of the colors.

What is interesting about this still life is that the fruit is depicted larger than life.

Note: One or two wormholes in the wood, but not significant. See less