Traditional Still Lifes
Natureza-morta com frutas
Agostinho José da Mota
A lush 19th-century Brazilian still life showcasing the vibrant textures of tropical fruits.
Papaya and Watermelon
Agostinho José da Mota
1860 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 19th-century still life featuring a vibrant display of sliced tropical fruits in rich, warm tones.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining Room · Kitchen
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Burnished orange
About the piece
Painted in 1860 by Brazilian artist Agostinho José da Mota, this masterful still life celebrates the lush bounty of the tropics. The composition features a meticulously rendered sliced papaya and a prominent wedge of watermelon, surrounded by cashews and bananas. Da Mota’s skillful use of light and rich earth tones creates a luminous, grounded presence that elevates any interior space.
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