Girl with a Basket of Fruit
1890
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
1890
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
The painting depicts a young girl with long, curly brown hair and bangs, wearing a white dress with ruffles on the sleeves and collar. She is holding a basket of fruit in her hands, with apples and grapes visible. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the girl's light-colored clothing. The girl's facial expression is neutral, and her eyes are cast downward, as if she is looking at the fruit in the basket. The overall mood of the painting is serene and peaceful. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up William Hippon Gadsby.
