The artwork “Still Life with Apples and Pears” is an oil on canvas painting created by the distinguished artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1903. This piece is a representation of the Impressionism art movement and belongs to the still life genre. As of the last available information, this artwork is part of a private collection.
The composition centers on a bountiful display of apples and pears arranged within a bowl. The fruit bowl, set against a warm, richly toned background, is placed on a surface that showcases a partially visible patterned cloth. The play of light and color imbues the painted fruits with a sense of volume and tangibility, while loose, expressive brushstrokes capture the ephemeral quality of light, a characteristic technique of the Impressionist style. Renoir’s use of color creates a vibrant contrast between the warm tones of the background and the cooler hues of the fruit, further enhanced by the subtle interplay of light and shadow. It’s worth noting that the sensuous delight in the colors and textures seen in this work is a recurring theme in Renoir’s approach to still life painting, highlighting his fascination with the simple beauty of everyday objects.
