Still life with pineapple, grapes, and peaches
1861
About this artwork
This is a detailed botanical-style still life illustration originally featured in the Illustrated London Almanack of 1861. The composition focuses on a variety of fruits including a pineapple, dark grapes, and peaches, rendered with rich colors.
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The Illustrated London Almanack was a highly popular publication in the mid-19th century that served as a precursor to modern lifestyle magazines. These vibrant illustrations helped cultivate the Victorian aesthetic of domestic comfort and abundance by depicting exotic and domestic fruits in rich, idealized detail.
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Still life with pineapple, grapes, and peaches
AnonymousUnknown author, 1861
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