The artwork titled “Fruits,” created by Grant Wood in 1939, exemplifies the Regionalism art movement and belongs to the still life genre. This work presents a meticulous illustration of a basket brimming with an assortment of fruits, arranged on a wooden surface.
In the artwork, a white basket is prominently positioned, filled with a variety of fruits including grapes, pears, and apples. The artist has rendered each fruit with a high level of detail and a soft color palette, which enhances the naturalistic quality of the piece. Strewn beside the basket, strawberry plants complete with ripe strawberries and vibrant green leaves stretch across the wooden base. The overall composition is balanced and evokes a sense of abundance and simplicity, reflective of the Regionalist focus on rural American life. The meticulous attention to texture and form underscores Wood’s mastery in capturing the subtleties of everyday objects.
