Artwork
Still Life with Bowl and Fruits
Still Life with Bowl and Fruits is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Claude-Emile Schuffenecker. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Bowl and Fruits is a 1894 oil painting by Émile Schuffenecker, a French Post-Impressionist artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring a white bowl filled with fruit, including apples and grapes, against a warm golden background. The composition conveys a sense of abundance, with fruit spilling out of the bowl.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style with visible brushstrokes, the work showcases Schuffenecker's attention to detail and texture, creating a sense of depth and dimension.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection. Schuffenecker, known for his friendships with artists like Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh, was a supporter of the avant-garde and participated in the 1889 Volpini Exhibition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Claude-Émile Schuffenecker (8 December 1851 – 31 July 1934) was a French Post-Impressionist artist, painter, art teacher and art collector.
