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Jar of Apricots, by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, oil, 1758

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Overview

Jar of Apricots is a 1758 oil by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, a Rococo painting work, held at Art Gallery of Ontario.

Who painted this?
Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
When & what style?
1758 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Art Gallery of Ontario

About this work

This painting shows a jar of apricots on a table. The jar is brown and has a white cloth on top. There are two glasses and a spoon next to the jar. The background is a dark wall. The painting is very detailed, and you can see the texture of the apricots and the jar. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and white. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in more paintings like this, check out the work of Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
Artist

Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin

Jean Siméon Chardin (French: ; November 2, 1699 – December 6, 1779) was an 18th-century French painter.

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