Fruit from Nature
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a round plate holding five pieces of fruit. On the left are two dark purple plums with green stems. In the center sits a large, pale pink peach with a few red spots. To the right is a halved peach, revealing its white inside. At the bottom are three bright red cherries. The background is a plain, warm brown, and the plate has a thin gold rim. The artist focused on simple, everyday objects—fruit you might find in a kitchen. The colors are soft and natural, with no bright highlights or shadows. Next, check out Thomas Frederick Collier to see more of his quiet, realistic scenes.
