Artwork
Upset
Upset is an oil painting by Joseph Decker. It is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
About this work
Overview
Joseph Decker's 'Upset' is a still-life oil painting depicting a basket of peaches.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a large, tilted basket overflowing with yellow peaches that have red blushes and attached leaves, spilling onto the ground amidst green foliage. The scene conveys a sense of abundance and plenty.
Technique & Style
Decker's use of warm colors and soft lighting creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, emphasizing the ripeness and juiciness of the peaches.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Decker (May 1853 – 1 April 1924) was a German-born American painter who specialized in still-lifes. His subjects were mostly of edible, rather than man-made objects.
Museum
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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