Artwork
Still Life with Peaches and Grapes
Still Life with Peaches and Grapes is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Peaches and Grapes is a 1896 oil on canvas painting by Henri Fantin-Latour, a French artist known for his still lifes and portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple arrangement of fruit, comprising peaches and grapes in a bowl on a table, rendered with attention to texture and color.
Technique & Style
Executed in the post-impressionist style, the work showcases Fantin-Latour's use of light and color to create a sense of depth and texture, likely achieved through techniques such as glazing.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
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Artist
Ignace Henri Jean Theodore Fantin-Latour (French pronunciation: ; 14 January 1836 – 25 August 1904) was a French painter and lithographer best known for his flower paintings and group portraits of Parisian artists and writers.
