Still Life with Ewer and Fruit

Carducius Plantagenet Ream

Created:
Movement:
1917
Realism
key Notes:
Luminous realism, meticulous composition
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Dimensions:
12 x 10 in. (30.5 x 25.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Still Life with Ewer and Fruit" is a painting by Carducius Plantagenet Ream, an American artist known for his still life compositions. The exact date of its creation is unknown. Ream's work often features a meticulous attention to detail and a rich use of color, characteristic of the still life genre. The painting depicts an arrangement of fruit alongside an ewer, showcasing Ream's skill in rendering textures and forms. Ream's artistic career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but specific biographical details remain limited. His works are appreciated for their aesthetic qualities and technical proficiency, contributing to the broader tradition of American still life painting. The painting is part of a private collection or may be held in an institution, but specific ownership details are not documented.

Description of the work:

"Still Life with Ewer and Fruit" by Carducius Plantagenet Ream is an oil on canvas painting characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and rich color palette. The composition features a ceramic ewer positioned prominently alongside an assortment of fruits, including grapes, apples, and pears, which are arranged on a textured surface. The ewer exhibits a reflective quality, capturing light and creating a sense of depth within the scene. The background is rendered in darker tones, enhancing the vibrancy of the fruits and the ewer. The play of light and shadow adds dimensionality, while the overall arrangement conveys a sense of harmony and balance. The painting exemplifies the artist's skill in still life representation, showcasing both natural forms and crafted objects with precision. The date of creation remains unknown.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Still Life with Ewer and Fruit