Artwork
Various Fruits, including Melon and Grapes
Various Fruits, including Melon and Grapes is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1852, this oil painting presents a still‑life composition of assorted fruit.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1852, this oil painting presents a still‑life composition of assorted fruit. A sizable melon dominates the arrangement, accompanied by clusters of grapes, apples, and supporting foliage. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The piece depicts a bountiful harvest, emphasizing the natural variety and richness of fruit. By grouping the produce in a single basket, the artist highlights themes of abundance and the sensory appeal of fresh food.
Technique & Style
Executed with a realistic approach, the artist renders the textures of skin, rind, and grape skins with careful attention to surface detail. Muted earth tones—browns, greens, and purples—dominate the palette, lending the scene a subdued, naturalistic atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting was produced by the artist known as 234_person in the mid‑19th century. It entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains on display as part of the institution’s decorative arts collection.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
