The artwork “Dish of Peaches” is a creation by Paul Cezanne, dated circa 1894. This piece exemplifies Cezanne’s contributions to Post-Impressionism, a movement characterized by the subjective approach and vivid use of color that progressed beyond the limitations of Impressionism. Crafted with oil on canvas, this still life resides within the collection of the Oskar Reinhart Foundation in Winterthur, Switzerland.
In the artwork, a dish adorned with succulent peaches is portrayed against a contrasting backdrop. The peaches, flush with warm tones of red, yellow, and orange, sit nestled among a cluster of green leaves. Each fruit is rendered with loose, yet deliberate brushstrokes, expressing the play of light and shadow, which adds depth and volume to their rounded forms. To the right, a portion of drapery or fabric in shades of blue and white drapes elegantly, its folds captured with swift, gestural applications of paint that impart a sense of movement. The foreground and background are distinguished by horizontal bands of dark and muted colors, providing a grounding counterpoint to the vibrant central subject. Cezanne’s skillful manipulation of color and form create a sense of harmony and balance, marking an influential and celebrated contribution to the evolution of modern art.
