Fruit Piece
1860
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1860
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a table with a bowl of fruit, a small bowl of strawberries, and a silver bowl of sugar cubes. The fruit bowl is white and has a decorative design. It's filled with apples, oranges, bananas, and a pineapple. The tablecloth is beige with a floral pattern. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The light source is coming from the left, casting shadows on the right side of the objects. This creates a sense of realism and makes the objects appear more three-dimensional. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this still life, look up Hannah Brown Skeele.
