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Antique Framed Print : A still life with grapes, plums, figs and a melon on a partly draped stone ledge
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A still life with grapes, plums, figs and a melon on a partly draped stone ledge
BAL199453 A still life with grapes, plums, figs and a melon on a partly draped stone ledge, 1653 (oil on canvas) by Aelst, Willem van (1626-83); 41.2x53 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12753061
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.2cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this still life, Willem van Aelst masterfully captures the beauty and abundance of nature's harvest. The composition centers around a variety of luscious fruits arranged on a partly draped stone ledge, creating an inviting tableau for the viewer to admire. Grapes, plums, figs, and a melon take center stage in this painting, each fruit meticulously rendered with vibrant colors and intricate details. The grapes glisten with dewdrops while the plums showcase their deep purple hues. The figs are ripe and ready to be enjoyed, their velvety skin tempting us to reach out and taste their sweetness. And finally, the melon sits proudly at the forefront of the arrangement – its green rind contrasting beautifully against the rich red velvet backdrop. Van Aelst's skillful use of light brings depth and dimension to each element in this still life. Shadows dance across the stone ledge as if touched by sunlight filtering through an unseen window. This play of light adds a sense of realism that makes these fruits appear almost tangible. This exquisite print invites us into a world where we can appreciate not only nature's bounty but also Van Aelst's remarkable talent as an artist. It serves as a reminder that even in our modern lives filled with technology and fast-paced living, there is great beauty in slowing down to savor life's simple pleasures – like enjoying a bowl full of fresh fruit on a sunny afternoon.
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