Artwork
Apples and walnuts
Apples and walnuts is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Apples and Walnuts is an oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1919. It is a still life held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple arrangement of apples and walnuts on a soft, white surface, likely a tablecloth or sheet. The apples display a range of colors, from green to red with yellowish tones.
Technique & Style
Visible brushstrokes and textured paint contribute to the overall effect of the work, which is characterized by simplicity and elegance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
