Apples and teacup
1919
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1919
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows a simple still life with two apples and a teacup on a table. The apples are red and yellow, and the teacup is white with a green rim. The table is covered with a white cloth. The apples are placed in the center of the composition, with the teacup to the left. The background is a warm brown color, which contrasts with the cool tones of the apples and teacup. The painting is a quiet and intimate depiction of everyday objects, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty in the mundane. You might also want to explore more works by the artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
