Still Life
1888
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1888
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Still Life is a 1888 oil by Morston Constantine Ream, a American Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting depicts a still life scene with a tablecloth, a pitcher, a bowl, and various fruits. The tablecloth is white with a decorative border, and the pitcher and bowl are made of glass or metal. The fruits include grapes, apples, and pears. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the objects on the table. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Morston Constantine Ream (1840–1898) was an artist.
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