Fruits and Flowers

About this work

This painting shows a simple table with a few objects. There’s a bowl of fruit—pears, oranges, and an apple—alongside a small pitcher. A bright bouquet of flowers sits in a blue-and-white vase. The background is a plain wall with a window ledge, and the colors are soft, with warm reds and greens standing out. The flowers look fresh, but the fruit is a little worn, like it’s been sitting there a while. The brushstrokes are loose, giving everything a gentle, everyday feel. If you like this kind of quiet still life, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like it.