Artwork
Soup Tureen and Apple
Soup Tureen and Apple is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Denver Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Soup Tureen and Apple is an oil painting created by Berthe Morisot in 1889. It is part of the Denver Art Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement featuring a white soup tureen with blue floral designs, a yellow-green apple, and a glass jar on a dark wooden table against a light-colored wall.
Technique & Style
The contrast between the dark table and light wall creates a sense of depth. The composition is centered around the tureen and apple, showcasing Morisot's ability to convey simplicity and elegance through her still life arrangement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot (French: ; 14 January 1841 – 2 March 1895) was a French painter, printmaker and a member of the circle of painters in Paris who became known as the Impressionists.
