Artwork
Apple with Leaf and Fruit Blossom
Apple with Leaf and Fruit Blossom is a print by the Romanticist artist Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
This painting shows a single apple with one green leaf and a few small pink blossoms.
This painting shows a single apple with one green leaf and a few small pink blossoms. The apple has a tiny bite mark. The leaf curls slightly at the edges. Light falls on the apple’s shiny skin.
It’s a simple scene, but the details feel real. The artist knew fruit well—he studied plants and agriculture in France. You can almost feel the apple’s cool weight.
Want to see more like this? Look up Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau (French, 1700–1782).
Overview
Apple with Leaf and Fruit Blossom is a print created by Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau in 1768, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a single apple accompanied by a green leaf and small pink blossoms, with a small bite mark on its shiny skin. The detailed representation reflects the artist's expertise in botany and agriculture.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases a realistic portrayal of its subject, with attention to the texture of the apple's skin and the curling edges of the leaf, conveying a sense of tactility.
Context
Duhamel du Monceau's work was informed by his studies of plants and agriculture in France, lending authenticity to the depiction of the fruit.
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Artist
Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau
Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau (1700–1782) was a French artist.
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