Still Life with Pumpkin, Plums, Cherries, Figs and Jug by Augustin Théodule Ribot. A dramatic still life arrangement featuring a large yellow pumpkin on a plate beside a white decorated jug and various fruits against a dark, atmospheric background.

Still Life with Pumpkin, Plums, Cherries, Figs and Jug

Augustin Théodule Ribot

1860 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterfully lit 19th-century French still life featuring a robust pumpkin and an elegant ceramic jug.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

This evocative oil painting by Augustin Théodule Ribot showcases the artist's signature use of chiaroscuro, where a strong light source dramatizes everyday objects. The centerpiece—a large, textured pumpkin—sits alongside a white floral jug and a scattering of plums, cherries, and figs, all emerging from a deep, moody background that emphasizes the rich colors and tactile quality of the subjects.