“Still Life with Pepper and Carrot” by William Merritt Chase, created circa 1900, is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the Realism art movement. This still life work, which measures 44.77 x 59.69 cm, is part of a private collection.
The artwork features a careful arrangement of common kitchen objects, including a metal ladle, a bowl, a ceramic vessel, and two vegetables – a pepper and a carrot. The items are set against a dark background which enhances the illumination and texture of each element. The reflective surfaces of the ladle and the bowl capture subtle variations of light, suggesting a source casting a warm glow. The deliberate composition and the detailed portrayal of each object exemplify the Realist commitment to depicting everyday scenes with precision and clarity.
