Still Life with Fruit and Flowers by O.D. Ottesen. A lush arrangement of assorted flowers and ripe fruits including grapes, peaches, plums, and a melon set against a dark, atmospheric background.

Still Life with Fruit and Flowers

O.D. Ottesen

1852 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterfully executed 19th-century still life featuring a rich abundance of flora and fruit.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1852 by Danish artist O.D. Ottesen, this oil on canvas work is a superb example of mid-19th-century botanical and still life painting. It features a dense, luminous composition of seasonal fruits—notably a textured melon and dark grapes—beneath a delicate bouquet including hydrangeas and morning glories, all emerging from a deep, moody shadow.

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