The Long Table with Fruit 1949

Patrick Heron’s 1949 painting, “The Long Table with Fruit,” is a vibrant still life that showcases his signature bold color choices and gestural mark-making. The composition is a playful arrangement of fruits, vases, and a pitcher, with a focus on the dynamic interplay of colors like deep blue, bright green, and yellow. Heron's style, influenced by Abstract Expressionism and Post-Impressionism, reflects a shift towards abstract forms and a playful exploration of color and light. This painting, now housed in the Tate Modern, showcases Heron's unique ability to capture the essence of everyday objects through a vibrant and dynamic lens.