“Still Life With Flowers And Fruit” is an artwork created by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1866. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and represents the still life genre.
The artwork features a meticulously arranged composition of objects. Positioned on a wooden table, a wicker basket overflows with a variety of fruits, including apples, pears, and peaches, exhibiting a range of warm hues. Adjacent to the basket, additional fruits rest on the table’s surface, accompanied by a knife, signifying potential activity. The right side of the composition is dominated by an elegant, dark vase which holds a lush bouquet of flowers. The flowers, rendered in delicate whites and subtle purples, are set against a muted background, allowing their natural beauty and the vivid colors of the fruits to stand in striking contrast. The artist’s attention to detail and use of light accentuates the textures and forms, invoking a sense of realism and tranquility.
