The artwork “Almonds, Currants, and Peaches” by Edouard Manet, created in 1869 in Paris, France, is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the Impressionist movement. It is a still life genre piece and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a rich assortment of fruits, highlighting Manet’s masterful use of color and texture to evoke the ripeness and tactile qualities of the subjects. Dominating the composition are peaches with their velvety surfaces, juxtaposed next to clusters of currants and a pair of split almonds, revealing their inner kernels. The dark background contrasts with the luminous quality of the fruit, creating a sense of depth and focus on the intricate details of the still life. The oil medium allows for a rich layering of colors, contributing to the overall impression of freshness and vitality in the scene. This piece reflects the characteristic features of the Impressionist movement, emphasizing the effects of light and the immediate visual sensations over detailed realism.
