Created:
Movement:
1888
Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionistic Still Life, Luminous Color Palette
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Dimensions:
21 1/8 x 17 3/16 in. (53.7 x 43.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Fruit" is a still life painting created by American artist Julian Alden Weir around 1888. Weir was associated with the American Impressionist movement and was known for his ability to capture light and color in his works. The painting features a composition of various fruits, showcasing Weir's skill in rendering textures and forms. It reflects the influence of both European Impressionism and American realism. The work is characterized by its vibrant colors and loose brushwork, typical of Weir's style during this period. The exact provenance of "Fruit" is not well-documented, and details regarding its exhibition history are limited. Weir's contributions to American art are recognized, and his works are included in various museum collections.

Description of the work:

"Fruit" by Julian Alden Weir, created circa 1888, is an oil on canvas painting that features a still life composition. The work presents a variety of fruits, including apples and grapes, arranged on a textured surface. The color palette is rich and vibrant, with deep reds, greens, and purples that enhance the naturalistic representation of the fruit. The brushwork is loose yet deliberate, allowing for a sense of movement and life within the composition. Light plays a significant role, casting soft shadows and highlighting the surfaces of the fruit, creating a sense of depth. The background is rendered in a muted tone, which serves to emphasize the vivid colors of the fruit in the foreground. Overall, the painting exemplifies Weir's skill in capturing the beauty of everyday objects through a combination of realism and impressionistic techniques.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fruit