Still Life with Fruit 1881

This still life painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, titled "Still Life with Fruit", captures a vibrant display of fruit and vegetables in a bowl on a white tablecloth. The arrangement of the fruit and vegetables, with its focus on rounded forms, is typical of Impressionist still lifes, which often emphasized the play of light and color over strict composition. The brushstrokes are loose and visible, creating a sense of movement and vibrancy in the otherwise static subject matter. The artwork, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to Renoir's talent for capturing the beauty of everyday objects and the fleeting nature of light.