Traditional Still Lifes

A masterful nineteenth-century trompe-l'oeil still life capturing the rich textures of daily objects with extraordinary realism.

A masterfully detailed late 19th-century still life of scholarly objects and musical instruments.

This 1893 oil painting by John F. Peto features a tactile arrangement of everyday objects against a dark, atmospheric background.

A masterfully detailed 19th-century still life capturing the quiet textures of a stoneware mug, musical instruments, and a daily newspaper.

An elegant 19th-century still life featuring sun-ripened peaches and delicate porcelain against a dramatic, dark background.

A dramatic and masterful still life capturing the shimmering textures of fish and brass against a deep, moody backdrop.

A masterful study of light and texture, this 1906 still life by William Merritt Chase captures the glint of scales and ceramic against a rich, dark background.

A dramatic and atmospheric still life of plums scattered across a mossy floor.

A masterly study in texture and light, this 1912 oil painting captures the luminous, iridescent quality of its subject with bold brushwork.

This evocative 19th-century still life captures a cluster of peaches with a dramatic, moody play of light.