The artwork, titled “Still Life, Fruits,” created by Childe Hassam in 1904, is a representative piece of the Impressionism art movement and belongs to the still life genre.
The artwork portrays a vivid and vibrant arrangement of fruits displayed on a richly colored table. At the center, a glass bowl brimming with grapes of various hues takes prominence, radiating an array of green, purple, and blue tones. Surrounding this central bowl are scattered clusters of plums, apples, and lemons, each rendered with an impressionistic play of light and color. The use of bold, loose brushstrokes enhances the sense of texture and the natural juiciness of the fruits. To the right, two glasses filled with what appears to be red wine add a sophisticated touch to the composition. The background is abstract, with blended tones that suggest a harmonious interplay of colors and light, characteristic of the Impressionistic style. The overall composition exudes a sense of abundance and the ephemerality of a moment captured in time.
