Almonds, currants and peaches 1869

Édouard Manet’s 1869 painting "Almonds, currants and peaches" is a still life, a genre that was popular throughout history. The painting features a simple composition of fruit, including peaches, almonds, currants, and what appear to be green melons or gourds. The fruit is arranged on a table, bathed in a warm, natural light, with a dark background highlighting the vibrancy of the subject. Manet's loose brushstrokes and painterly style give the painting a sense of immediacy and realism.