Still Life with Jar, Cup, and Apples
The Met
Artist: Paul Cézanne(French, Aix-en-Provence 1839–1906 Aix-en-Provence)
Date: ca. 1877
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 23 7/8 x 29 in. (60.6 x 73.7 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A still life with a green jar, white cup, and various fruits on a white cloth
Detailed Description
A still life painting depicts a collection of objects arranged on a surface against a patterned background. The upper half of the painting features a wall with an olive-green and brown base color, adorned with a repeating geometric pattern of blue and lighter brown cross-like motifs. The lower half shows a dark, muted brown and grey surface, likely a table, extending across the width of the canvas. On the left side of the table stands a tall, stout ceramic jar, predominantly green with a lighter, beige-colored base. To its right, slightly behind the fruit, is a white enamel cup with a distinct green rim and a handle visible on its right side. In the foreground, a crumpled white cloth, possibly linen, is draped over the table, creating folds and shadows. Resting on this cloth is a cluster of approximately seven to eight pieces of fruit. These include apples in shades of red, yellow, and brownish-orange, some with visible blemishes, and several plums in dark purple and reddish-purple hues. The colors present include greens, browns, whites, reds, yellows, and purples. Visible brushstrokes create texture on the painted surfaces.
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