Still Life with Peaches
- Artist
- Paul Gauguin
- Date
- 1889 ; France
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Still life
- Location
- Fogg Museum (Harvard Art Museums)
'Still Life with Peaches' is a classic example of a still life painting, a genre that depicts inanimate objects, frequently commonplace items. The painting medium is oil, providing a look of vibrancy and depth to the fruit's hue. Drawing on characteristics of Post-impressionism, every stroke imbues the subject with a sense of movement and emotion, pushing past the limits of mere realistic representation. The image is presented on a panel, aiding its durability and resulting in a finely textured surface that enhances the overall impact of the piece.
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