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Basket of Plums, 1769. Creator: Anne Vallayer-Coster (French, 1744-1818)
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Basket of Plums, 1769. Creator: Anne Vallayer-Coster (French, 1744-1818)
Basket of Plums, 1769. During the later part of the 1700s, fruit still lifes were extremely popular, and a basket of plums was a common motif. In Vallayers painting the details, especially the plums and the basket, emerge from deep shadows. The colours are vivid reds and violets and a sense of immediacy is invoked by the growing moss, the cakes in their crisp papers, and the glass of water with its sparkling highlights and reflections. Anne Vallayer and two of her contemporaries, Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun (1755-1842) and Adelaide Labille-Guiard (1749-1803), were the foremost women painters in 18th-century France. In 1770, at age 26, Vallayer was accepted into the French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. In 1780 she painted a portrait of Marie Antoinette. After marrying Jean-Pierre Silvestre Coster she exhibited under the name Vallayer-Coster. A prolific artist with more than 400 known works, she painted flower pictures, miniatures, and portraits in addition to still lifes
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This print showcases "Basket of Plums, 1769" a masterpiece created by the talented Anne Vallayer-Coster. Fruit still lifes were all the rage during the late 1700s, and this painting beautifully captures the essence of that era. The attention to detail is remarkable, with each plum and every aspect of the basket emerging from deep shadows. Vallayer's use of vivid reds and violets creates a striking visual impact, while also invoking a sense of immediacy. The growing moss, cakes in crisp papers, and sparkling highlights on the glass of water add an extra layer of realism to this exquisite composition. Anne Vallayer-Coster was one of three prominent women painters in 18th-century France alongside Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun and Adelaide Labille-Guiard. Her talent was recognized early on when she was accepted into the prestigious French Royal Academy at just 26 years old. Notably, she even had the honor to paint a portrait of Marie Antoinette in 1780. With over 400 known works under her belt, Vallayer-Coster proved herself as a prolific artist who excelled not only in still lifes but also flower pictures, miniatures, and portraits. This particular piece stands as a testament to her skillful craftsmanship and artistic vision. This stunning print allows us to appreciate Vallayer-Coster's genius up close while paying homage to her significant contributions to art history.
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