One of twelve drawings of fruits and vegetables.
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a simple still life of two peaches on a branch with broad green leaves. The fruit sits on a wooden surface, one peach mostly green with a few red spots, the other ripe and yellow with a red blush. The leaves have visible veins and some brown edges, while the background is plain and light. The artist focused on how light hits the peaches, making the ripe one glow against the green one. The brushstrokes are loose but careful, especially on the peach’s texture. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
