Basket of Peaches, with Quinces, and Plums

Basket of Peaches, with Quinces, and Plums

Louise Moillon

1641

unspecified

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a basket overflowing with peaches, surrounded by quinces and plums. The fruit is arranged on a table, with some of the peaches spilling out of the basket. The peaches are depicted in various stages of ripeness, with some having a soft pink color and others being more green. The painting is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the texture and color of the fruit. The artist has used a range of colors, from the deep reds and purples of the ripe peaches to the lighter greens and yellows of the unripe ones. The overall effect is one of abundance and freshness, as if the fruit has just been picked from the tree. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this beautiful still life, check out the work of Louise Moillon.

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