Artwork

Pyrus communis (almindelig pære)

Pyrus communis (almindelig pære), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Pyrus communis (almindelig pære), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Pyrus communis (almindelig pære) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Pyrus communis (almindelig pære) is a painting created around 1654 by an artist known as 35199_person. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a single pear, centered on a light yellow background, with detailed rendering of its shape, texture, and color, including brown spots and a long stem.

Technique & Style

The pear is rendered in a realistic style, with a focus on detail and texture, while the plain background allows the subject to be the primary focus.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known