Fruit bowl, basket, vegetables and a squirrel
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Gommaert Van Der Gracht's Fruit bowl, basket, vegetables and a squirrel into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Gommaert Van Der Gracht's "Fruit bowl, basket, vegetables and a squirrel" is a vibrant celebration of 17th-century Dutch still life painting, where every element pulses with symbolic richness. The composition masterfully arranges luscious fruits tumbling from an ornate bowl, earthy root vegetables spilling from a woven basket, and an alert squirrel - that delightful intruder - creating dynamic tension between abundance and wild nature. Painted during the Golden Age of Dutch art (c. 1620-1660), this work exemplifies the "pronkstilleven" (sumptuous still life) tradition while incorporating the emerging interest in natural history depictions. Van Der Gracht's precise brushwork renders textures with breathtaking realism - from the peach's velvety skin to the squirrel's gleaming fur - yet the carefully balanced pyramidal composition reveals sophisticated artifice. The painting occupies a fascinating transitional space in art history, merging symbolic vanitas elements (the transient ripe fruits) with scientific curiosity about flora and fauna.
For contemporary spaces, this painting brings Old Master warmth to both traditional and eclectic interiors. In a dining room, its abundant imagery harmonizes beautifully with rustic farmhouse tables or modern minimalist settings, creating visual conversation through color echoes - consider burnt orange throw pillows or walnut wood finishes that mirror the painting's earthy palette. The ideal display wall should allow viewing at close range (the painting likely measures approximately 24×18 inches) to appreciate intricate details, with lighting that accentuates the warm umber undertones. In home offices, it stimulates creativity while connecting to nature; pair with sleek black frames and contemporary furniture for striking contrast. The work's horizontal format makes it perfect above sideboards or as part of a salon-style wall arrangement with other still life paintings, maintaining 8-10 inch spacing between frames for gallery cohesion.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
