Still Life with Apples and Pitcher (1872) — Camille Pissarro

A white cloth, a humble jug, apples gathered like quiet suns. Pissarro turns the everyday into lyric balance—natural light, measured colour, and brushwork that breathes. The result is intimate, calm, and beautifully composed. This fine-art print brings 19th-century poise to any room.

Why it captivates

• Everyday poetry — simple objects arranged with dignified clarity.

• Natural light — soft illumination that lets colours glow without glare.

• Harmonic palette — warm reds and ochres set against cool whites and greys.

• Tactile surface — lively strokes that resolve beautifully at viewing distance.

• Impressionist restraint — freshness without fuss, elegance without excess.

• Statement artwork — a serene focal point for living rooms, dining spaces, and studies.

What you’ll see

A ceramic pitcher beside a cluster of apples on a gently draped cloth; quiet reflections along the jug’s curve; subtle shifts of light across fruit and fabric; a balanced tabletop arrangement that reads as both study and story. Up close: crisp edges and feathery transitions. From a step back: a calm, luminous tableau.

A richer historical frame

Painted in 1872, this still life sits within Pissarro’s Impressionist decade, when he explored everyday subjects with clear light and economical means. While renowned for landscapes, his still lifes reveal the same humane attention—truthful colour, measured composition, and the grace of ordinary things.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 690 mm (approx. 33.11 × 27.17 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.219 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm) with a custom landscape mat, or a custom 841 × 690 mm frame

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: cut the mat window to ~837 × 686 mm for a neat 2–3 mm edge overlap.

  • Contemporary: float-mount in an A0 frame for a generous gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Impressionism admirers and lovers of calm interiors

• Collectors & stylists seeking quiet, refined centrepieces

• Educators & galleries exploring 19th-century still life

• Gift-givers celebrating weddings, housewarmings, and milestones

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then hand-checked and packed so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Invite quiet elegance home—order your fine-art print of Pissarro’s Still Life with Apples and Pitcher today.