Apples
1871
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
1871
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
This painting shows four apples, three red and one yellow, on a table. The apples are arranged in a row, with the yellow one in the middle. The background is dark, with a lighter area at the bottom. The apples are painted in thick, heavy brushstrokes, giving them a textured look. The red apples are a deep, rich color, while the yellow one is more muted. The background is a dark, muted green, with some lighter areas that suggest a wall or other surface. The painting's use of color and texture creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and texture, you might want to look up the technique of impasto.
