Fruit, pruimen en oesters 1836

Anton Weiss, a prominent 19th-century Dutch artist, created this delicate still life in 1836. "Fruit, pruimen en oesters" features a carefully arranged composition of quinces, plums, and oysters, rendered with meticulous detail. The graphite drawing showcases the artist's mastery in capturing the texture and form of each element, offering a glimpse into the richness and variety of the Dutch table in the 1800s. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch tradition of still-life painting, which often celebrated the abundance of nature and the beauty of everyday objects.