Who painted Women and Children by a Fruit Seller?

Women and Children by a Fruit Seller was painted by Unknown in 1650.

Where can I see Women and Children by a Fruit Seller?

Women and Children by a Fruit Seller is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Women and Children by a Fruit Seller

Women and Children by a Fruit Seller is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Women and Children by a Fruit Seller, attributed to the artist known as 1928_person, dates from around 1650. The monochrome image is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and depicts a quotidian market scene centered on a fruit vendor’s stall.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents a small group gathered at a fruit stand: a woman in a long dress watches from the left, another woman in a headscarf reaches for fruit, while children and a man in a hat observe the wares. The arrangement suggests everyday commerce and social interaction in a domestic setting.

Technique & Style

Executed in black‑and‑white photography, the image relies on soft lighting that accentuates certain faces and objects, creating a subtle contrast between the illuminated fruit baskets—filled with apples and onions—and the surrounding figures. The careful placement of items gives the scene a tidy, orderly appearance.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1650, the work has been preserved within the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography. Its attribution to 1928_person reflects the cataloguing practice of the institution, linking the piece to the artist’s broader oeuvre of genre scenes.