Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Still Life with Pears

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Time Period

1895-1900

Abstract

At first glance, it's a simple arrangement of pears on a tabletop, but a second look shows us that the objects are not true to nature. What, for example, is the gauzy black mass to the right of the plate? Is that really drapery protruding stiffly beyond the table's edge? Indeed, C

Keywords

Cologne (Germany), Aix-en-Provence, France, Style: French Post-Impressionist, School: Post-Impressionist, Movement: Post-Impressionism, French, Painting, Painting

Alt Text

A painting of a bowl filled with various fruits, including pears and apples, placed on a wooden surface with a white cloth draped beside it. The background features an abstract landscape with muted colors.

Geographic Location

Cologne (Germany); Aix-en-Provence, France

Rights

This material is licensed by USF Libraries for the research and teaching needs of USF students, staff, and faculty only. See: https://lib.usf.edu/collections-and-discovery/collection-management/user-terms/

Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Identifier

A01-PFF0414

Still Life with Pears

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