The artwork titled “Fruit piece” by Zinaida Serebriakova, created in 1935, is an exemplar of Expressionism and is categorized under the still life genre. The painting features a vivid and meticulously arranged assortment of fruits, conveying a sense of abundance and natural beauty characteristic of Expressionistic works.
In the artwork, a variety of fruits including grapes, pears, and lemons are depicted with rich and saturated colors. The fruits are arranged in a wicker basket that spills over onto a surface, with some fruits scattered outside the basket. The painter’s brushstrokes and use of color reflect an expressive intensity, while the composition remains balanced and harmonious. The background is painted in earthy tones, providing a complementary contrast to the vibrant hues of the fruit, thereby emphasizing their freshness and vitality.
