Still Life of Peaches, Plums, Cherries, Gooseberries, Asparagus, and Artichokes, by Louise Moillon, 1637
Louise Moillon (French, 1609 – 1696) painted this extraordinary still life of fruits and vegetables, in 1637. This oil-on-canvas work, her masterpiece, is held by Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain. It measures 87 cm (34.25 inches) high, and 112 … Continue reading
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