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Upset

Every one of these peaches has a flaw, and one is even split open. They lie on the ground, not on a clean table. These “ugly” details made the work controversial in its day. Even though we think of beauty in still-life as perfect arrangements of idealized fruit and flowers, Joseph Decker saw beauty in how things actually are. He was influenced by the well-known English writer John Ruskin who said, “Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth.”

joseph decker (1853 – 1924)

Explore the still-life paintings of Joseph Decker (1853-1924), a German-born American artist known for his edible subjects & soft, evocative style.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville, United States of America)

Explore stunning American art at Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville, Arkansas! Free admission, Frank Lloyd Wright tours & breathtaking Ozark Mountain scenery await.

About this artwork

Title: Upset
Artist: joseph decker
Year: 1884
Original dimensions: 30.0 x 55.0 cm
Format: Panoramic
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Color hue: Green Spectrum
Perceived brightness: shadow

Upset

joseph decker (1853 – 1924)

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville, United States of America)

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