Artwork
Still Life with Fruit
Still Life with Fruit is an oil painting by the Realist artist Simon Saint-Jean. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Fruit, an oil painting by Simon Saint-Jean dating to circa 1850, presents a carefully composed arrangement of fruit.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a central, light-colored fruit (possibly a melon or squash) accompanied by a cluster of grapes and a few dark berries, set against a dark background to enhance visibility and emphasis.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases attention to detail and texture, characteristic of the artist's approach.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Walters Art Museum.
Artist & collection
