Artwork
Cookmaid with Still Life of Vegetables and Fruit
Cookmaid with Still Life of Vegetables and Fruit is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Nathaniel Bacon. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the Tate Britain.
About this work
Overview
Cookmaid with Still Life of Vegetables and Fruit is an oil painting created by Nathaniel Bacon in 1622. It is a still life that incorporates a figure.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a blue dress standing before a brick wall adorned with a floral wreath, surrounded by an abundance of fruits and vegetables. She holds a yellow squash and stands near a table laden with produce, including cabbage, carrots, and grapes.
Technique & Style
The scene is rendered in oil paint, with a focus on capturing the colors and textures of the surrounding produce and the figure's attire.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Tate Britain.
Artist & collection
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