Almonds, currants and peaches
- Artist
- Edouard Manet
- Date
- 1869 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Still life
The painting titled 'Almonds, currants and peaches' is an exquisite piece of still life art, lying somewhere in the spectrum between reality and impressionism. Cast on a canvas, the painting uses the medium of oil to portray the texture and hues of the items. Though it does not fall squarely into the category of Impressionism, the technique of capturing light and its effects on the subject suggest a subtle nod to the style. The painting transmits pure tranquility, and the viewer can almost taste the succulent peaches and crunchy almonds.
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