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Fruit and Flowers (copy of a painted border in the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua)

Moritz Meurer

1887

tempera

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Fruit and Flowers (copy of a painted border in the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua) is a 1887 tempera by Moritz Meurer, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Moritz Meurer
When & what style?: 1887
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting is a long, narrow rectangle with a gold border. It's filled with fruits and flowers, painted in shades of green, brown, and pink. The fruits include apples, pears, and grapes, while the flowers are mostly white and pink. The painting looks like it could be a decorative border from an old building. The painting is very detailed, with lots of different textures and patterns. The fruits and flowers are all carefully arranged to fit together perfectly. The gold border adds a touch of luxury and elegance to the whole thing. If you like this kind of painting, you might want to look up more works by the artist, Moritz Meurer.