Red Cherries 1866

"Red Cherries," painted by Robert Spear Dunning in 1866, depicts a simple yet elegant still life of a wooden bowl overflowing with ripe cherries, spilling onto a dark wooden table. Dunning, known for his precise and realistic style, captures the subtle variations in the cherries' red hues, highlighting the smooth, glossy surfaces of the fruit. The painting embodies the aesthetic sensibilities of the 19th century, where nature's beauty was celebrated through meticulous observation and detail.