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Dimensions 78 cm by 65 cm.
Still life with cherries and copper jam basin.
Arthur Alfred Brunel de Neuville (1852-1941).
The work features an overflowing bowl of red and yellow cherries, carefully arranged in a delicately drawn white bowl. The dark background highlights the bright colors of the fruit and the reflections on the objects, creating a warm, elegant atmosphere.
This type of still life is characteristic of Brunel de Neuville, who excelled in the realistic, sentimental depiction of everyday objects, particularly fruit and flowers.
The painter was known for his attention to detail and his ability to capture the velvety texture of materials while playing with textures.
Arthur Alfred Brunel de Neuville was a renowned painter of the 19th-century French school, exhibiting regularly at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1879. His works can be found in many French museums, including those in Béziers, Brest, Château-Thierry and Louviers.
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