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Sur un table, deux huitres, deux moules et un escargot
Food was often set against a dark background in this way to highlight the effects of colour, light and texture. Still lifes were intended to appeal to the viewer's sense of taste and touch, not just sight. This work is typical of a tradition in French still life painting which dated back to the eighteenth century and became increasingly popular during the nineteenth century.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 28345
Acquisition
Bequest, 7/9/2006
Measurements
Height
(cm): 34.4
Width
(cm): 53.3
Depth
(cm): 3
Techniques
oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Location
In store
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