Still Life with Watermelon

Sarah Miriam Peale

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Vibrant realism, fruit composition.
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Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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Still Life with Watermelon by Sarah Miriam Peale

Still Life with Watermelon is an exemplary work by Sarah Miriam Peale, a prominent American artist known for her still life and portrait paintings. Created using oil on canvas, this painting showcases Peale's meticulous attention to detail and her ability to capture the textures and colors of her subjects with remarkable realism. As a member of the Peale family, a renowned dynasty of artists, Sarah Miriam Peale was one of the first professional female painters in the United States, gaining recognition in the early 19th century. Her work contributed significantly to the acceptance and appreciation of women artists in a predominantly male-dominated field. The painting reflects the influence of the American still life tradition, emphasizing the abundance and beauty of nature. Peale's legacy is marked by her technical skill and her role in paving the way for future generations of women artists.

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Still Life with Watermelon by Sarah Miriam Peale

Still Life with Watermelon by Sarah Miriam Peale is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the 19th-century American still life tradition, characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and vibrant color palette. The artwork features a carefully arranged composition of fruit, with the watermelon as the focal point, showcasing Peale's skill in rendering texture and light.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Still Life with Watermelon