Artwork

Still Life with Bowl and Fruits

Still Life with Bowl and Fruits, by Émile Schuffenecker, oil, 1894
Still Life with Bowl and Fruits, by Émile Schuffenecker, oil, 1894

Still Life with Bowl and Fruits is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Émile Schuffenecker. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.

About this work

Overview

Still Life with Bowl and Fruits is a 1894 oil painting by Émile Schuffenecker, a French Post-Impressionist artist.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring a white bowl filled with fruit, including apples and grapes, against a warm golden background. The composition conveys a sense of abundance, with fruit spilling out of the bowl.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style with visible brushstrokes, the work showcases Schuffenecker's attention to detail and texture, creating a sense of depth and dimension.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection. Schuffenecker, known for his friendships with artists like Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh, was a supporter of the avant-garde and participated in the 1889 Volpini Exhibition.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Émile Schuffenecker

Artist

Émile Schuffenecker

Claude-Émile Schuffenecker (8 December 1851 – 31 July 1934) was a French Post-Impressionist artist, painter, art teacher and art collector.

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