Basket of Fruit
1864
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Artist
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 page1864
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Basket of Fruit is a 1864 oil by Edouard Manet, a Realism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting shows a basket of fruit on a white tablecloth. The basket is woven and contains several pieces of fruit, including apples and pears. The fruit is painted in shades of green, yellow, and red. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the fruit stand out. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of 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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