Artwork
Banana
Banana is an oil painting by the Realist artist Edwin Ambrose Webster. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Banana is a 1925 oil painting by Edwin Ambrose Webster, held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a banana in a non-naturalistic manner, with a pink and purple fruit, green top, and curved stem, set against large, flat leaves in various shades of green, yellow, and brown.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a bold, geometric style, featuring clean lines, simple shapes, and vivid colors that create contrast between cool and warm tones.
Artist & collection
