The artwork titled “Flowers and Fruit on a Table,” created by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1865, is an oil painting on canvas associated with the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of still life.
The artwork meticulously depicts a serene still life arrangement featuring a variety of fruits, delicately positioned on a wooden table. The composition includes a white porcelain bowl containing yellow pears and dark grapes, situated next to an array of luscious peaches. A cluster of light-colored grapes is displayed on the side, while a knife rests calmly on the table, hinting at recent activity. Additionally, a modest bouquet of white flowers provides a balanced contrast to the rich colors of the fruit. The background’s sombre tones enhance the visual prominence of the subjects, rendering a sense of depth and realism. The overall composition reflects Fantin-Latour’s masterful attention to detail and his ability to capture the subtle interplay of light and texture.
