Still life with fruit and hock glass

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Imitator of Willem Claesz Heda (1659-c1702)
Dutch, 18th Century?

Still Life with Fruit and Hock Glass

Oil on canvas
Bequeathed by George Duncan, 1878
Museum Number 23-1912

Dutch still lifes are mostly named according to their subject matter. Grapes, vine leaves, lemon, and apricots are brought together for this 'fruytjes' or fruit piece. The subdued colour range, reflecting the Haarlem tradition of the 'monochromatic' still life, is relieved by the bold orange and yellow coloured fruit.