Still Life with Mangoes and a Hibiscus Flower
1894
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1894
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting shows a still life of fruit and a flower. There are several mangoes on a plate, and a hibiscus flower in a vase. The plate and vase are on a table. The fruit and flower are painted in warm colors, with the mangoes being shades of orange and yellow. The hibiscus flower is red and green. The background of the painting is a cool gray color. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Paul Gauguin.
