Who created "An Apple, Grapes and a Hazelnut on a Mossy Bank"?

An Apple, Grapes and a Hazelnut on a Mossy Bank was created by William Henry Hunt in 1830–64.

When was "An Apple, Grapes and a Hazelnut on a Mossy Bank" created?

This artwork was created 1830–64.

What medium is "An Apple, Grapes and a Hazelnut on a Mossy Bank"?

An Apple, Grapes and a Hazelnut on a Mossy Bank is Watercolor and graphite, heightened with white.

Is "An Apple, Grapes and a Hazelnut on a Mossy Bank" in the public domain?

Yes, An Apple, Grapes and a Hazelnut on a Mossy Bank is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

An Apple, Grapes and a Hazelnut on a Mossy Bank

William Henry Hunt

1830–64

Medium

Watercolor and graphite, heightened with white

Dimensions

Sheet: 3 11/16 × 5 1/8 in. (9.4 × 13 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Brooke Russell Astor Bequest, 2013

Accession Number

2013.78

Tags

Still LifeApplesGrapes

Art Historical Context

William Henry Hunt's *An Apple, Grapes a Hazelnut on a Mossy Bank* (1830–64) the quiet beauty of everyday nature in a delicate still life. This intimate watercolor depicts ripe fruits—a glossy apple, clusters of grapes, and a hazelnut—nestled on a textured, mossy ledge, evoking the lush English countryside. Hunt, a prominent British artist of the Victorian era, specialized in such naturalistic vignettes, blending precise observation with poetic charm. Rendered in watercolor and graphite heightened with white gouache on a modest 3 11/16 × 5 1/8 in. sheet, the work showcases Hunt's mastery of t...

About the Artist

William Henry Hunt · 1790–1864

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