Still Life with Grapes

Carducius Plantagenet Ream

Created:
Movement:
1917
Realism
key Notes:
Luminous realism, meticulous detail
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Dimensions:
14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 24.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Still Life with Grapes by Carducius Plantagenet Ream

Still Life with Grapes, created in 1917 by Carducius Plantagenet Ream, is an exemplary work of American still life painting, executed in oil on canvas. Ream, known for his meticulous attention to detail and vibrant use of color, was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th-century American art scene. His works often reflect the influence of European still life traditions, yet they are imbued with a distinct American sensibility. This painting, like many of Ream's works, captures the lushness and texture of fruit with remarkable realism, contributing to the appreciation of still life as a significant genre in American art. Ream's ability to convey the interplay of light and shadow in his compositions has been influential in the development of still life painting in the United States. His legacy is preserved in numerous public and private collections, where his works continue to be studied and admired for their technical proficiency and aesthetic appeal.

Description of the work:

Still Life with Grapes by Carducius Plantagenet Ream

Created in 1917, "Still Life with Grapes" by Carducius Plantagenet Ream is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of fruit. The work is characteristic of the American still life tradition, focusing on the naturalistic depiction of grapes arranged in a harmonious composition.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Still Life with Grapes