John F. Francis, 1857 - Wine, Cheese, and Fruit - fine art print

Original artwork description by the museum's website (© Copyright - by Art Institute Chicago - Art Institute Chicago)

Succulent grapes, crumbling cheese, sparkling wine in elegant glasses, and cognac in tumblers are depicted in this opulent dessert picture by John Francis. Originally an itinerant portrait painter, Francis turned to still life in the mid-19th century when the availability of daguerreotype portraits rendered his trade obsolete. The penchant for household embellishment among the Victorian middle class created a lively market for still-life paintings, which were often hung in dining rooms. While spirits are featured prominently in this painting, the glasses that are less than half full and the presence of the water indicate balance and restraint, referring to the mid-century growth of the temperance movement, which promoted the ideals of moderation and self-control.

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"Wine, Cheese, and Fruit" is an artpiece by John F. Francis in 1857. The beyond 160 year-old original version has the size: 63,5 × 76,2 cm (25 × 30 in). Oil on canvas was used by the painter as the technique for the piece of art. Signed, lower right: "J. F. Francis/ Pt. 1857" is the masterpiece's inscription. Besides, this artpiece is in the the Art Institute Chicago's collection, which is one of the world’s great art museums, housing a collection that spans centuries and the globe. With courtesy of: Art Institute Chicago (public domain license). The creditline of the artpiece is: Restricted gift of Charles C. Haffner III and Mrs. Herbert Alexander Vance; Wesley M. Dixon Jr., Fund. What is more, the alignment is in landscape format with a ratio of 1.2 : 1, which means that the length is 20% longer than the width.

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