Artwork
Still Life with Fruit Dish
Still Life with Fruit Dish is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Fruit Dish is a 1890 oil painting by Paul Cézanne, characteristic of the Post-Impressionist style. It is part of the Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement: a white bowl filled with fruit, including apples and oranges, on a white cloth, set against a light blue background. The composition emphasizes volume and spatial relationships.
Technique & Style
Cézanne's brushwork is evident in the rough, textured rendering of the fruit, achieved with thick brushstrokes. The color palette is subdued, featuring blues and greens, contributing to the overall simplicity and calmness of the scene.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1890, Still Life with Fruit Dish is a representative work of Cézanne's mature period, showcasing his structured approach to form and color.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Cézanne ( say-ZAN, UK also siz-AN, US also say-ZAHN; French: ; Occitan: Pau Cesana; 19 January 1839 – 22 October 1906) was a French Post-Impressionist painter whose work introduced new modes of representation,…
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