1760
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum
Still Life with Oranges, Jars, and Boxes of Sweets is a 1760 oil by Luis Egidio Meléndez, a Rococo painting work, held at Kimbell Art Museum.
This painting shows a collection of oranges, jars, and boxes of sweets. The oranges are piled in the foreground, with some leaves still attached to their stems. Behind them are two jars with white cloth covers, and several wooden boxes with their lids open. The scene is set against a dark background, which makes the colors of the objects stand out. The oranges are a vibrant orange, while the jars and boxes are a warm brown. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful still life, look up Luis Egidio Meléndez.
Luis Egidio Meléndez (1716–1780) was a Spanish painter. Though he received little acclaim during his lifetime and died in poverty, Meléndez is recognized as one of the greatest Spanish still-life painters of the 18th…
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