A Basket of Pears
1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
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Edouard Manet
Édouard Manet didn’t have much time to make his mark—he died at 51—but he used every year.
See the richer artist page1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
A Basket of Pears is a 1892 oil by Edouard Manet, a Impressionism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts a still life of a basket of pears. The basket is filled with several pears, some of which are partially visible. The pears are painted in shades of green and yellow, with some darker shadows. The basket itself is not clearly visible, but it appears to be made of a light-colored material. The painting is done in a loose, expressive style, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the textures and colors of the pears. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Édouard Manet.
Édouard Manet didn’t have much time to make his mark—he died at 51—but he used every year.
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