Redcurrants by Johann Adam Schlesinger. A lush arrangement of vibrant red and translucent white currants on leafy branches, accompanied by a small lizard and a bird's nest with eggs in the foreground.

Redcurrants

Johann Adam Schlesinger

1820 · Medium Not Listed

A rich botanical still life featuring glowing clusters of currants, a curious lizard, and a hidden bird's nest.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with crisp neutral depth — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Muted red

About the piece

Painted in 1820 by Johann Adam Schlesinger, this exquisite still life captures the juicy translucency of red and white currants with remarkable precision. The dark, atmospheric background makes the vibrant colors of the berries pop, while the inclusion of a lizard and a small nest at the base of the bush adds a sense of naturalist discovery typical of the era's sophisticated botanical art.