Strawberries

Description

Strawberries rise in a bright red mound above a dark woven basket, their irregular forms caught with lively touches of cream, orange and crimson. Édouard Manet sets the fruit against a restrained gray background, allowing its rich color and the blue-green leaves to carry the scene.

Broad, glossy strokes describe the wicker, while a soft cast shadow anchors the basket on the pale tabletop. This compact still life finds visual richness in an everyday subject, balancing fresh fruit with the tactile energy of paint.