Still Life with Cheese
The Met
Artist: Antoine Vollon(French, Lyons 1833–1900 Paris)
Date: probably late 1870s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 33 3/8 x 35 3/8 in. (84.8 x 89.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of William Hall Walker, 1917
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A round white cheese, yellow bowl, red fruits, knife, and hanging onions on a dark surface
Detailed Description
A dark composition displays a collection of food items arranged on a surface against a muted background. In the center-left foreground, a round of white cheese, appearing crumbly and textured, rests on a bed of light brown, straw-like material. A section of the cheese seems to be cut away, revealing its interior. To the right of the cheese, a shallow, yellow-rimmed bowl, possibly ceramic, holds a light-colored liquid. This bowl sits atop a darker, wider base. Below and slightly to the right of the bowl, a small cluster of red, round fruits, resembling tomatoes or small apples, is scattered. Among them are a few darker, smaller items and a knife with a dark handle and a silver blade. The background is predominantly dark and indistinct. On the upper right, a vertical string of reddish-brown onions, with some green stalks, hangs against a dark, textured wall. To the left, the background is even darker, with vague shapes that suggest foliage or draped fabric. The lighting creates strong contrasts between the illuminated foreground objects and the deep shadows of the background. The items are closely grouped together.
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