Still Life with Ham
The Met
Artist: Philippe Rousseau(French, Paris 1816–1887 Acquigny)
Date: 1870s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28 3/4 x 36 1/4 in. (73 x 92.1 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1982
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A still life with a large ham, bottles, and table settings arranged on a white tablecloth
Detailed Description
This still life painting depicts a meal laid out on a white tablecloth against a dark, patterned background. In the center, a large, cooked ham with a glossy, reddish-brown skin and pink interior rests on an oval platter with blue and white decorative edges. A knife with a light-colored handle is inserted into the ham, pointing towards the upper left. Behind the ham, a sprig of dark green leaves stands upright. To the left of the ham, a stack of three white plates with delicate floral patterns is visible, with a piece of golden-brown bread on the top plate. Further left, a clear glass bottle filled with a light-colored liquid stands next to a silver goblet. Below these, a folded newspaper, partially obscured, shows the word "CARO". To the right of the ham, a tall, dark-colored bottle with a cork stopper stands prominently. Next to it, a smaller, slender bottle with a decorative label is visible. A small, footed white dish containing a white substance and a small spoon is positioned further to the right. In front of the dark bottle, a white napkin is folded around a knife and fork, resting on a white plate. A handwritten note, addressed "Monsieur M. Boussaton / a Compiegne / Paris", lies next to the napkin. The background is a dark, muted green or brown, featuring a subtle, lighter pattern that suggests foliage or a tapestry.
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