Lilies and Plums 

"Lilies and Plums" is a still life painting by American artist John Michael Carter, born in 1950. The painting depicts a bouquet of yellow lilies in a black pitcher, a bowl of plums, and pears on a patterned tablecloth. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner. Carter's painting demonstrates his meticulous attention to detail, capturing the soft textures of the flowers, the reflective surface of the plums, and the subtle folds of the cloth. The painting is a testament to Carter's mastery of realism and his ability to create a sense of stillness and beauty in everyday objects.