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GEORGE COPELAND AULT (1891–1948), "Corn from Iowa," 1940. Gouache on paper, 13 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. (detail).
George Ault (1891–1948)
Corn from Iowa APG 8205 1940
Arnoldus Bloemers (1792–1844)
Arnoldus Bloemers (1792–1844)
Still Life of Peonies, Roses, Honeysuckle, Poppies, and other Flowers HA 6969
WILLIAM MASON BROWN (1828–1898), "Strawberries Strewn on a Forest Floor," c. 1865–70. Oil on canvas, 12 x 10 in. (detail).
William Mason Brown (1828–1898)
Strawberries Strewn on a Forest Floor APG 8621 c. 1865–70
George Cope (1855–1929)
George Cope (1855–1929)
Harper's Weekly APG 8784 1892
George Cope (1855–1929)
George Cope (1855–1929)
Shotgun and Game APG 5478/2 1885
CHARLES DEMUTH (1883–1935), "Nosegay," about 1925. Watercolor and pencil on paper, 18 x 12 in. (detail).
Charles Demuth (1883–1935)
Nosegay APG 21154D.003 c. 1925
CHARLES DEMUTH (1883–1935), "Garden Flowers," 1933. Watercolor on paper, 13 7/8 x 10 in. (detail).
Charles Demuth (1883–1935)
Garden Flowers APG 8499.001 1933
Adelheid Dietrich (1827–1891)
Adelheid Dietrich (1827–1891)
An Arrangement of Double Hollyhocks APG 8668 1878
ADELHEID DIETRICH (1827–1891), Spring Bouquet, 1878. Oil on canvas, 13 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (detail).
Adelheid Dietrich (1827–1891)
Spring Bouquet APG 21154D.004 1878
JOHN F. FRANCIS (1808– 1886), "Apples and Nuts in a Basket, a Sunset in the Distance," 1871. Oil on canvas, 24 3/4 x 29 1/2 in. (detail).
John F. Francis (1808–1886)
Apples and Nuts in a Basket, a Sunset in the Distance APG 8611 1871
George Henry Hall (1825–1913)
George Henry Hall (1825–1913)
Spring APG 18963D.001 1870
GEORGE HENRY HALL (1825–1913), "Branch of Cherries," 1875. Oil on canvas, 10 3/8 x 15 in. (detail).
George Henry Hall (1825–1913)
Branch of Cherries APG 20989D.029 1875
William Michael Harnett (1848–1892)
William Michael Harnett (1848–1892)
The Smoker's Companions APG 20893D.002 1878
Martin Johnson Heade (1819–1904)
Martin Johnson Heade (1819–1904)
Still Life with Flowers in a Vase APG 8538 1871
MARTIN JOHNSON HEADE (1819–1904), "Victorian Vase with Flowers of Devotion," about 1871–80. Oil on canvas, 18 x 10 in. Detail.
Martin Johnson Heade (1819–1904)
Victorian Vase with Flowers of Devotion APG 20740D c. 1871–80
JOHAN LAURENTZ JENSEN (Danish, 1800–1856), "Lilies, Orange and Pink Pelargonium, Roses and other Flowers in a Greek Vase on a Marble Ledge with Cherries," 1848. Oil on wood panel, 31 x 23 1/2 in. (detail).
Johan Laurentz Jensen (1800–1856)
Lilies, Orange and Pink Pelargonium, Roses and other Flowers in a Greek Vase on a Marble Ledge with Cherries HA 14210D.001 1848
JOHN ROSS KEY (1832–1920), "Goldenrod and Other Wildflowers," 1882. Oil on canvas, 36 x 20 in. (detail).
John Ross Key (1832–1920)
Goldenrod and Other Wildflowers APG 8938.001 1882
JOHN ROSS KEY (1832–1920) "Hydrangeas and Other Garden Flowers," 1882. Oil on canvas, 36 x 20 in. (detail).
John Ross Key (1832–1920)
Hydrangeas and Other Garden Flowers APG 8938.002 1882
James Peale (1749–1831)
James Peale (1749–1831)
Still Life with Watermelon APG 14876D/2 1829
JOHN FREDERICK PETO (1854–1907), "Pistol, Gate Latch and Powder Horn," about 1887. Oil on canvas, 14 1/4 x 10 3/8 in. (detail).
John Frederick Peto (1854–1907)
Pistol, Gate Latch and Powder Horn APG 16146D c. 1887
Priscilla Roberts (1916–2001)
Priscilla Roberts (1916–2001)
Home of the Artist APG 12915D c. 1944–45
Severin Roesen (1816–1872)
Severin Roesen (1816–1872)
Two-Tiered Still Life of Fruit APG 20033D c. 1857–72
SEVERIN ROESEN (about 1815–1872), "Still Life of Fruit, Goblet, and Book on a Marble Table" about 1863–70. Oil on wood panel, 15 x 19 in. (detail).
Severin Roesen (c. 1815–1872)
Still Life of Fruit, Goblet and Book on a Marble Table APG 21191D.002 c. 1863–70
Joseph Stella (1877–1946)
Joseph Stella (1877–1946)
Lily and Bird APG 21042D c. 1919
JOSEPH STELLA (1877–1946), "Two Wood Ducks on a Flowering Branch," about 1920–25. Pencil, crayon, and colored pencil on paper, 25 3/4 x 22 1/4 in. (detail).
Joseph Stella (1877–1946)
Two Wood Ducks on a Flowering Branch APG 8062.02 c. 1920–25
William Bailey (1920–2020), "Stil Life," 1977. Pencil on paper, 15 x 22 1/2 in. (detail).
William Bailey (1930–2020)
Still Life M 01860 1977
WILLIAM BAILEY (1930–2020), "Still Life," 1980. Oil on canvas, 40 x 50 in. (detail).
William Bailey (1930–2020)
Still Life M 10454D 1980
William Bailey (1930–2020), "Still Life—Niccone," 1982. Casein on paper, 13 1/2 x 18 in. (detail).
William Bailey (1930–2020)
Still Life—Niccone M 01861 1982
a drawing by self-taught artist James Castle of a coat
James Castle (1899–1977)
Untitled (Coat Drawing) M 10405D.005
a painting by Randall Exon of a white propeller sitting by a stretch of window and corrugated metal wall
Randall Exon (b. 1956)
Prop M 10032D.113 2022
a painting by Randall Exon of a house's screened-in porch, showing a single white chair, and a teal garden hose in the foreground
Randall Exon (b. 1956)
September M 10032D.121 2022
a painting by Randall Exon of boat rudders, one orange and one purple, as both boats sit on jacks in a field
Randall Exon (b. 1956)
Rudder Series, 2 M 10032D.116 2022
a painting by Randall Exon of a boat's bright blue rudder, up on jacks, sitting in a field
Randall Exon (b. 1956)
Rudder Series, 3 M 10032D.117 2022
a painting by Randall Exon of a boat's teal rudder, up on jacks, sitting in a field
Randall Exon (b. 1956)
Rudder Series, 4 M 10032D.118 2022
Cornelia Foss (b. 1931), "Hollyhocks and Foxgloves," 2019. Oil on canvas, 48 x 48 in.
Cornelia Foss (b. 1931)
Hollyhocks and Foxgloves M 10480D.008 2019
Cornelia Foss (b. 1931), "Brushes, Flowers, and Max," 2019. Oil on canvas, 29 3/4 x 29 3/4 in.
Cornelia Foss (b. 1931)
Brushes, Flowers, and Max M 10480D.006 2019
Cornelia Foss (b. 1931), "In the Studio," 2025. Oil on canvas, 36 x 36 in.
Cornelia Foss (b. 1931)
In the Studio M 10480D.007 2025
María Elena González (b. 1957)
María Elena González (b. 1957)
Blue Rim M 10434D.032 2023
a photograph by Maria Elena Gonzalez showing broken shards of ceramic pottery
María Elena González (b. 1957)
PS-2 M 10434D.030 2023
Tepco Combos-1 by Maria Elena Gonzalez, an archival pigment print, 9 1/2 x 12 inches, edition of 5
María Elena González (b. 1957)
Tepco Combos-1 M 10424D.038 2023
David Ligare (b. 1945)
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Still Life with Box M 10122D.032 2011
David Ligare (b. 1945)
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Still Life with Figs on Cloth 2014
David Ligare (b. 1945)
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Still Life with Peach on Cloth 2014
David Ligare (b. 1945)
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Still Life with Apples and Basket 2014
David Ligare (b. 1945), "Ordine Naturae (The Order of Nature)," 2015. Oil on canvas, 14 x 10 in. (detail).
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Ordine Naturae (The Order of Nature) M 10122D.085 2015
a tabletop still life of peaches, figs and a ceramic pitcher by calm ocean water
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Still Life with Peaches and Figs M 10122D.072 2018
a tabletop still life of wheat, figs and a pomegranate by calm ocean water
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Still Life with Pomegranate, Figs and Wheat M 10122D.075 2021
David Ligare (b. 1934), "Scire (To Know)," 2022. Oil on canvas, 18 x 14 in. (detail).
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Scire (To Know), 2022 M 10122D.083 2022
David Ligare (b. 1945)
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Offering: Grapes & Fig M 10122D.079 2023
A still life painting by David Ligare showing apples and wheat by the seaside.
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Offering: Apples & Wheat M 10122D.078 2023
David Ligare (b. 1945), "Discere (To Learn)," 2023. Oil on canvas, 14 x 10 in. (detail).
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Discere (To Learn), 2023 M 10122D.084 2023
David Ligare (b. 1945), "Solis (Sunlight)," 2024. Oil on canvas, 24 x 18 in. (detail).
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Solis (Sunlight) M 10122D.087 2024
David Ligare (b. 1945), "Permetto (To Allow)," 2024. Oil on canvas, 14 x 10 in. (detail).
David Ligare (b. 1945)
Permetto (To Allow) M 10122D.086 2024
heavily patterned vases and a small totem sit in a recessed, yellow shelf in this painting by Robert Minervini
Robert Minervini (b. 1981)
The Excluded (2 Vases) M 10307D.019 2019
Robert Minervini (b. 1981)
Robert Minervini (b. 1981)
Surface Tension M 10307D.013 2018
a painting by Robert Minervini of a plants, cactii and Greek sculpture in a futuristic, red niche
Robert Minervini (b. 1981)
Rose Antiqua M 10307D.025 2017
Robert Minervini (b. 1981), "In Search of Solitude," 2020–21. Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 32 in. (detail).
Robert Minervini (b. 1981)
In Search of Solitiude M 10307D.027 2020–21
An oil painting in very bright yellow and green showing plants in front of a window. Painted by Robert Minervini in 2023
Robert Minervini (b. 1981)
Behind the Shadow M 10307D.034 2023
The Promise, by Robert Minervini, showing flowers and objects in front of a window
Robert Minervini (b. 1981)
The Promise M 10307D.033 2023
John Moore (b. 1941)
John Moore (b. 1941)
Coming Down M 01845.001 2004
a landscape painting on an easel in front of an industrial window
John Moore (b. 1941)
Double Dusk M 10095D.082 2018
a painting by John Moore of orchids and lilies with an open, industrial loft as a background
John Moore (b. 1941)
Orchids and Lilies M 10095D.096 2021
a painting by John Moore of lilies against an industrial background
John Moore (b. 1941)
Lilies M 10095D.095 2021
a realist painting of dahlias and hydrangeas in a white porcelain terrine by Stone Roberts
Stone Roberts (b. 1951)
Dahlias and Hydrangeas in Porcelain Terrine M 10172D.032 2019-20
Stone Roberts (b. 1951)
Stone Roberts (b. 1951)
Autumn Roses M 10174D.002 2002–03
a surrealist still life painting by Honore Sharrer of a white pail and kitchen implements
Honoré Sharrer (1920–2009)
Still Life with White Pail M 10353D 1978
a surrealist painting by Honoré Sharrer of a man and woman at the beach with a tabletop arrangement of a pitcher, a shoe, an umbrella and a book in the corner
Honoré Sharrer (1920–2009)
Afternoon at the Beach M 10294D.041 1990
a still-life painting by Amy Weiskopf of green cabbages with cauliflower, arranged on gray blocks of different heights
Amy Weiskopf (b. 1957)
Still Life with Green Cabbages M 10051D.091 2022
a still-life painting by Amy Weiskopf of an orange melon and green melon, with an egg, empty oyster shell and a pink pitcher
Amy Weiskopf (b. 1957)
Still Life with Squash and Pink Pitcher M 10051D.090 2022
a still-life painting by Amy Weiskopf of pink and green plant on a pink plate
Amy Weiskopf (b. 1957)
Pink and Green Plant M 10051D.087 2022
Amy Weiskopf (b. 1957)
Amy Weiskopf (b. 1957)
Still Life with Bread, Shell and Eggs M 10051D.079 2016
Amy Weiskopf (b. 1957)
Amy Weiskopf (b. 1957)
Still Life with Squash M 10170D.002 1999
Image of Amy Weiskopf's Magnolia Branch and Asian Pears, oil on linen, 11 3/4 by 19 3/4 inches, painted in 1993.
Amy Weiskopf (b. 1957)
Magnolia Branch and Asian Pears M 10170D.001 1993
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