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About this work

You see two bright red apples sitting on a pile of hay against a dark background. Kuhn painted this in 1932, when most artists were making big, dramatic scenes. Here, he just gives you two apples and some straw—no story, no people, no action. The hay looks almost like a stage, making the apples stand out even more. It’s quiet, but it pulls you in. If you like how simple shapes can feel powerful, check out more work by Walt Kuhn.