The Plate of Peaches
1882
About this artwork
This Impressionist still life features a bounty of ripe peaches arranged in a simple bowl on a white tablecloth. The painting captures the play of light and shadow on the fruit and fabric with visible brushstrokes.
Did you know?
Gustave Caillebotte, often remembered as a generous patron and organizer of Impressionist exhibitions, was also a highly skilled painter himself. While he is known for his urban scenes, his still lifes, like this vibrant depiction of peaches, demonstrate his mastery of light and color, capturing the simple beauty of everyday objects with a fresh, modern eye typical of the Impressionist movement.
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The Plate of Peaches
Gustave Caillebotte, 1882
