#53117 France

The composition presents a still life arrangement, dominated by a display of produce arranged on a draped table. The artist has chosen a horizontal format, emphasizing the breadth and abundance of the offering. A dark background creates a stark contrast with the brightly colored fruits and vegetables, pushing them forward into visual prominence.
Here we see an array of citrus fruits – oranges, mandarins, and lemons – forming significant masses in the lower portion of the painting. Their rounded forms are rendered with thick brushstrokes, creating a textured surface that captures the play of light across their skins. Green gourds or melons are interspersed among the citrus, adding visual variety and a cooler tonal counterpoint. Further back on the table, smaller groupings of fruits – including what appear to be peaches and plums – are presented in shallow boxes or containers. These are arranged with a deliberate lack of symmetry, contributing to an overall sense of casual abundance.
The draped fabric covering the table is rendered with loose brushwork, its folds and creases adding depth and complexity to the composition. The artist has not attempted to create a realistic depiction of the cloth; instead, it serves as a visual anchor for the arrangement above. Large leaves emerge from the upper right corner, partially obscuring the display and introducing an element of natural growth into the scene.
The painting’s subtexts revolve around themes of plenty and harvest. The sheer volume of produce suggests prosperity and abundance. However, the somewhat flattened perspective and the lack of a clear focal point prevent the viewer from experiencing a sense of idealized beauty or romanticism. Instead, there is an emphasis on the materiality of the objects – their weight, texture, and color. This approach hints at a more analytical observation of the subject matter, moving beyond mere representation towards a study of form and structure. The deliberate use of simplified shapes and planes suggests an interest in exploring the underlying geometric relationships within the composition, foreshadowing developments in modern art.