In the collection of Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia — check current display status with the museum.
FROM THE BARNES FOUNDATION’S CATALOG
In Still Life with Lemon, the transparency of the glass, the sparkle of the spoon,and the acidity of the lemon appeal to the senses of sight, touch, and taste. In focusing on the world of the senses, Matisse carries on a long tradition in painting devoted to this theme. Here he seems to be alluding to 17th-century Dutch and Flemish still lifes, which are known for capturing the sheen and texture of objects.
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Paul Cézanne — Plate with Fruit and Pot of Preserves (Assiet
Preston Dickinson (American, 1891–1930) — Still Life
Edouard Manet — Still Life with Melon and Peaches
Paul Cézanne — Still Life (Nature morte)
Pablo Picasso — Wineglass and Fruit
Marie Laurencin — Still Life with Bowl and Fruit