Still Life with Teapot and Fruit
The Met
Artist: Paul Gauguin(French, Paris 1848–1903 Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands)
Date: 1896
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 3/4 x 26 in. (47.6 x 66 cm)
Credit Line: The Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Collection, Gift of Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg, 1997, Bequest of Walter H. Annenberg, 2002
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A blue teapot, fruit, and spoon on a white cloth, with yellow flowers
Detailed Description
A collection of objects is arranged on a draped white cloth against a dark blue background. In the upper left, a large, stylized yellow flower with multiple petals stands out against the deep blue. To its right, a tall, brown, ridged vase or pot rises behind the objects on the table. Another smaller, eight-petaled yellow flower is positioned in the upper right background. On the far right, a dark, indistinct vertical shape, possibly a figure in profile, is visible. On the left side of the white cloth, a light blue teapot with a lid and a dark handle is prominently displayed. It has a darker blue bird motif on its side. A simple wooden spoon with a long handle rests on the white cloth in front of the teapot. In the center foreground, a single round, light-colored fruit, possibly an apple or peach, sits on the cloth. To the right, a cluster of several fruits, resembling mangoes, are piled on the white cloth and the brown surface of the table. These fruits display a range of colors, including greens, yellows, oranges, and reddish-purple hues. The white cloth is heavily folded and textured, creating shadows and highlights.
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