Artwork

Stilleven met bloemen en fruit

Stilleven met bloemen en fruit, by Joseph Dinnewet, oil, 1864
Stilleven met bloemen en fruit, by Joseph Dinnewet, oil, 1864

Stilleven met bloemen en fruit is an oil painting by the Realist artist Joseph Dinnewet. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

Created in 1864 by Joseph Dinnewet, this oil painting presents a still life composition featuring an arrangement of flowers and fruit.

Created in 1864 by Joseph Dinnewet, this oil painting presents a still life composition featuring an arrangement of flowers and fruit. The depicted objects include a pumpkin, pear, apricot, and grapes, which are displayed alongside floral elements. A human figure, identified as a man, also appears within the scene, distinguishing the work from purely object-focused still lifes.

The inclusion of specific produce such as pumpkins and various fruits alongside the male figure creates a complex visual narrative typical of the genre, though specific symbolic interpretations of these combined elements are not detailed in the available records.

Technique & Style

Created in 1864 by Joseph Dinnewet, this still life is executed in oil paint. The work measures 91.5 cm in height and 125.6 cm in width. Visually, the composition features a dense arrangement of natural elements, specifically depicting flowers and various fruits including pumpkins, pears, apricots, and grapes. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.

History & Provenance

Joseph Dinnewet painted Stilleven met bloemen en fruit in 1864, an oil on canvas still life depicting flower, fruit, pumpkin, pear, man, apricot and grape. The work entered the collection of the Groeningemuseum, where it remains on display. The Groeningemuseum records an accession date of 1864-01-01 and measures the painting at 91.5 cm in height and 125.6 cm in width.

Overview

Stilleven met bloemen en fruit is a 19th-century still life painting executed in oil paint by Joseph Dinnewet in 1864.

Still Life with Fruit
Still Life with Fruit, Joris van Son

Artist & collection

Artist

Joseph Dinnewet

Joseph Dinnewet (1827–1889) was an artist, born in Aardenburg.

Groeningemuseum

Museum

Groeningemuseum

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Stilleven met bloemen en fruit?

Stilleven met bloemen en fruit was painted by Joseph Dinnewet in 1864.

Where can I see Stilleven met bloemen en fruit?

Stilleven met bloemen en fruit is held by Groeningemuseum.

What movement is Stilleven met bloemen en fruit?

Stilleven met bloemen en fruit is associated with Realism.