The painting on the left, Quince was painted by Zhu Da, also known as Bada Shanren. Painted in 1690 it is done in a quite simple manner and pattern with a concise style. It has with very little detail or depth and a plain background. The soft colors and cool tones in his paintings were usually done in ink monochrome. It is a balanced composition especially since the major part of the Quince is shown in the left lower corner which is balanced by the calligraphy in the right upper corner. Even though it is recognizable as fruit, it is done in such a simplistic manner it isn’t very realistic compared to the painting at right.
The still life painting Still Life of Fruit and Flowers on the right was painted by Flemish artist Clara Peeters in 1619. It is much more formal and detailed with a wide range of colors and hues and lighting. The colors range from light to the dark background which provides depth. It is a very balanced composition with the flowers on the left, a basket of apples in the center and an elevated bowl of grapes on the right. Each vase or basket is unique in shape, size and color. All the items are painted sitting on the surface of a table with a variety of small items to add interest. It is painted in a very realistic manner and viewed …show more content…
It shows the mother and her children who are dressed in matching light blue dresses in what appears to be a living room of their home. The color of their dresses is in sharp contrast to the mother’s dark colored dress. Her focus is turned towards her children and she is seated in a relaxed position. The dog, which one child is sitting on, makes the atmosphere feel comfortable and homey. The upward lines on the wall paper add height and the table and chair in the background add depth and interest. There is an almost slight out of focus quality and softness to the lines of this