A vase of fruit and a vine branch
1757
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1757
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A vase of fruit and a vine branch is a 1757 watercolor by Jacob Xavery, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a simple scene of a white vase holding a few fruits—some green grapes, a few plums, and a pale peach. A bunch of dark grapes spills over the vase’s edge, tangled with green leaves and a long vine that curls across the top. The colors are soft, with muted blues, pinks, and grays blending together. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes, especially on the grapes, making them look fresh and slightly fuzzy. The background is plain, letting the fruit stand out. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A watercolor by Jacob Xavery from 1757 shows a vase containing fruit alongside a vine branch.
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Jacob Xavery (27 April 1736 – after 1771) was a Dutch painter. Xavery was born in The Hague. He was the son of sculptor Jan Baptist Xavery and pupil of Jakob de Wit. He practised in Amsterdam, Breda, and The Hague, and…
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