Quinces, lemons, pears and grapes (1887-1888)

Quinces, Lemons, Pears and Grapes (1887-1888) is a richly textured still life painted by Vincent van Gogh during his Paris period, a time when he was experimenting with brighter palettes and new techniques influenced by Impressionism and Japanese prints. The composition presents an abundant arrangement of fruit, rendered in bold, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant, contrasting colors.

Rather than aiming for precise realism, Van Gogh focuses on the interplay of form, color, and light, transforming an ordinary subject into a dynamic visual experience. The painting reflects his fascination with the expressive potential of still life and marks a key moment in his artistic evolution—bridging his darker Dutch works and the vivid intensity of his later paintings in Arles.