Pears and grapes 1875

"Pears and Grapes" is a still life painting created by Paul Gauguin in 1875. The work, executed in oil on canvas, showcases a simple composition of fruit—pears, grapes, and an apple—arranged on a white tablecloth against a dark brown background. The artist’s signature is visible in the upper left corner. Gauguin’s early still life works, such as this one, foreshadow his future style. While the brushstrokes are still relatively traditional, there is a distinct emphasis on color and form, which would later become hallmarks of his Post-Impressionist style.