Artwork
Boy with Fruit Basket
Boy with Fruit Basket is a print by the Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1923.265
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Boy with Fruit Basket is a print depicting a naked boy struggling to balance a heavy basket of grapes on his head. The scene is set outdoors with a tree, plants, and animals.
Subject & Meaning
The boy's exertion and the basket's weight may symbolize abstract concepts such as patience or the harvest season. The image invites interpretation beyond its literal representation of a child with fruit.
Technique & Style
The print features dark lines and varying shading, achieved through a technique that gives the image a rough, textured appearance. The use of a sharp tool to create the image is evident in the scratched lines.
Artist & collection
