Artwork
Pomona Britannica: No. 82 - Pears
Pomona Britannica: No. 82 - Pears is a print by the Romanticist artist George Brookshaw. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Pomona Britannica: No.
About this work
Overview
Pomona Britannica: No. 82 - Pears is a print from a comprehensive book on English fruit cultivation, featuring 90 illustrations of various fruits.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three ripe pears against a dark background, highlighting their texture and coloration. The detailed rendering of the fruit showcases its natural beauty.
Technique & Style
The dark aquatint background creates a striking contrast with the pears, emphasizing their form and color. The use of chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the image.
Context
Pomona Britannica was a publication showcasing fruits grown at Hampton Court Palace's gardens, considered among the most renowned in England at the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Brookshaw (c. 1751–1823), also known as G. Brown, was an English painter and illustrator from London. His early career was spent as a London cabinet-maker specializing in painted furniture, often with floral…
