Peer 1836 - 1895

Gerardina Jacoba van de Sande Bakhuyzen's watercolor painting "Peer" (1836-1895) depicts a single pear in meticulous detail. The pear is rendered with a realistic style, showcasing the artist's careful observation of its form, texture, and subtle coloration. The pear's skin, rendered in shades of brown and yellow, captures the subtle variations in its surface, creating a sense of depth and realism. The painting exemplifies the artist's expertise in capturing the beauty of everyday objects, a hallmark of still life genre.