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Basket of Peaches, with Quinces, and Plums, after 1641. Creator: Louise Moillon
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Basket of Peaches, with Quinces, and Plums, after 1641. Creator: Louise Moillon
Basket of Peaches, with Quinces, and Plums, after 1641
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Basket Fruit Basket Peach Peaches Plum Plums Quince
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This exquisite oil painting, titled "Basket of Peaches, with Quinces and Plums," is a stunning masterpiece by the renowned 17th century French artist, Louise Moillon. The work, created after the year 1641, is currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the United States. The painting depicts an abundant and colorful still life scene, featuring a woven basket brimming with ripe and succulent fruits. The basket is filled to the brim with luscious peaches, their rosy hues and velvety textures inviting the viewer to reach out and touch. Interspersed among the peaches are golden quinces and plums, their firm, glossy surfaces adding depth and contrast to the overall composition. Moillon's expert use of oil paints brings the fruits to life, capturing the intricacies of their textures and the richness of their colors. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the delicate folds of the basket's woven fabric, the subtle variations in the fruits' shapes and sizes, and the intricate patterns of the leaves and stems. This painting is a testament to the artistic heritage of Europe, specifically France, and the cultural exchange that occurred between the Old and New Worlds during the 17th century. It is a reminder of the beauty and abundance of nature, and the enduring appeal of still life painting as a genre. The "Basket of Peaches, with Quinces and Plums" is a must-see for anyone interested in art history, European and American art, or simply the appreciation of fine art. It is a treasure in the collection of LACMA, adding to the museum's rich and diverse offerings and contributing to the cultural heritage of Los Angeles and the United States as a whole.
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