Who painted Fruit and a Goblet?

Fruit and a Goblet was painted by Johann Wilhelm Preyer in 1854.

Where can I see Fruit and a Goblet?

Fruit and a Goblet is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Fruit and a Goblet?

Fruit and a Goblet is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Fruit and a Goblet

Johann Wilhelm Preyer , 1854

Fruit and a Goblet is an oil painting by the Realist artist Johann Wilhelm Preyer. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Fruit and a Goblet is an 1854 oil painting by Johann Wilhelm Preyer, a German artist linked to the Düsseldorf school. The work exemplifies the realism movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a still life scene featuring a tall glass goblet containing a dark liquid, surrounded by various fruits (grapes, pear, plums, squash), nuts, and leaves on a tablecloth with a noticeable stain. The arrangement emphasizes the interplay of light on disparate objects.

Technique & Style

Preyer employed meticulous attention to light effects, utilizing chiaroscuro to create pronounced shadows and highlights. This technique imbues the composition with a sense of three-dimensionality, characteristic of realistic still-life paintings of the period.

History & Provenance

Created in 1854, the painting is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.