Melon, grapes and peaches

Melon, grapes and peaches

Charles Rosenberg

1844

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a still life of fruit on a rough wooden table. There’s a big melon, a bunch of grapes, and a few peaches. The background is plain, letting the fruit stand out. The artist used soft watercolor washes to show light and shadow. The focus is on the textures—like the fuzzy peach skin or the smooth melon. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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