Fruit Still Life Oil Painting Monet The planet Mercury hangs against

The planet Mercury hangs against the black of space

This is floral painting at its most dramatic

or let it crown a wood-panelled study to deepen the sense of rustic calm

Soft shafts of sunlight filter through a lush jungle backdrop of feathery palms and broad tropical leaves

casting an amber halo behind the scene

Fruit Still Life Oil Painting Monet The planet Mercury hangs againstThis exuberant still life heaps a tropical harvest against a backdrop of fanning palm fronds and crimson blooms. A whole pineapple crowns the arrangement, flanked by a glazed ceramic bowl brimming with oranges and a blushing peach, while a bunch of ripe bananas spills toward the front. Lower down, a fanned mango, a cluster of dark grapes and two scarlet chillies add bold final accents of colour. The oil rich brushwork and saturated palette give every