Cherries in a Basket by Levi Wells Prentice. A woven wooden basket overflowing with ripe red and yellow cherries sits in a grassy field next to a large tree trunk.

Cherries in a Basket

Levi Wells Prentice

1895 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A charming 19th-century oil painting of a cherry harvest set against a serene river landscape.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Kitchen
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Painted around 1895 by American artist Levi Wells Prentice, this still life showcases his signature precision and vibrant color. The composition features a meticulously rendered basket of cherries resting on lush grass beside a tree, with a soft, sun-drenched riverbank in the background.