Artwork
Still Life with a Bowl of Strawberries, Basket of Cherries, and Branch of Gooseberries
Still Life with a Bowl of Strawberries, Basket of Cherries, and Branch of Gooseberries is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Louise Moillon. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the Kimbell Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with a Bowl of Strawberries, Basket of Cherries, and Branch of Gooseberries is a 1631 oil painting by French artist Louise Moillon, exemplifying her skill in still life composition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a simple yet elegant arrangement of fruit, including a bowl of strawberries, a basket of cherries, and a branch of gooseberries, emphasizing the textures and colors of the natural subjects.
Technique & Style
Moillon's work blends Flemish trompe l'oeil techniques with French elegance, evident in the detailed rendering of the fruit and the muted color palette dominated by shades of red, green, and brown.
History & Provenance
Created in 1631, the painting is now held in the Kimbell Art Museum, reflecting Moillon's reputation among European nobility, including King Charles I of England.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louise Moillon (c. 1610–1696) was a French still life painter in the Baroque era. It is recorded that she became known as one of the best still life painters of her time, as her work was purchased by King Charles I of…
