A Fruit Market, from The Houghton Gallery 1775

"A Fruit Market, from The Houghton Gallery" is a mezzotint print by Richard Earlom, a renowned English printmaker of the 18th century. The print showcases a still life of a fruit market, overflowing with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and baskets, creating a sense of abundance and freshness. The meticulous detail in the depiction of each fruit and vegetable, alongside the two figures interacting in the foreground, creates a captivating and realistic scene. The print, created in 1775, reflects the growing interest in still life during the 18th century, and showcases Earlom's mastery of the mezzotint technique, creating a soft, tonal effect that enhances the realism of the scene. It is now part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.