Flowers and Fruit in a China Bowl
1645
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1645
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a large white bowl filled with pears, surrounded by flowers and leaves. The bowl has a scalloped edge and sits on a table or shelf. The flowers are mostly white and yellow, with a few red ones. They are arranged around the bowl in a loose, natural way. The painting is very detailed, with lots of texture and shading. You can see the ridges on the pears and the softness of the flowers. The background is dark, which makes the bowl and flowers stand out. The painting is called "Flowers and Fruit in a China Bowl" and is held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
