Roses and Perimmons 1920

"Roses and Perimmons" (1920) by William James Glackens is a still life painting featuring a bouquet of pink and red roses in a glass vase, three ripe perimmons, and a blue checkered cloth. Glackens, a prominent figure in the Ashcan School movement, is known for his depictions of everyday life and scenes from the urban environment. This painting, however, showcases a gentler side of Glackens' artistic approach, capturing the beauty of simple domestic objects with a loose, impressionistic brushwork. The vibrant colors and textured surfaces create a sense of depth and vibrancy, typical of Glackens' artistic style.