Description
Flowers and Fruit is a rare still life from impressionist painter Claude Monet that was created in 1869. This piece was painted in his studio but you can still see the influence of his practice spent in the outdoors. He uses different painting techniques in order to enhance the visual appeal of the simple subject matter. From the broad and flat strokes for the tablecloth to the short, dense flower petals, he experiments to create a variety of textures. There is also the brilliant use of light to enhance and reflect off the items in the picture. The contrast of the bright white tablecloth and the vibrant blue, red, and yellow flowers against the dark stone wall make them appear ethereal.
