Fruit still life 1865

"Fruit Still Life" is an 1865 oil painting by American artist Helen Augusta Hamburger (1836-1919). This piece features a still life arrangement of fruit, including a sliced lemon, grapes, and a red apple, all set within a wicker basket. The inclusion of ivy leaves throughout the painting adds a touch of naturalism to the composition, creating a sense of the outdoors being brought indoors. Hamburger is known for her meticulous attention to detail and realistic depictions of everyday objects, making this a captivating example of 19th-century still life painting.