• A print of a still life painting showing a clear glass fruit bowl with clusters of deep purple grapes, vibrant green leaves, and dark blue berries. Bright red strawberries on the table below create a striking contrast. Soft lighting adds gentle shadows, emphasizing the contours of the fruit and the bowl's intricate design.
  • A print of a still life painting showing a clear glass fruit bowl with clusters of deep purple grapes, vibrant green leaves, and dark blue berries. Bright red strawberries on the table below create a striking contrast. Soft lighting adds gentle shadows, emphasizing the contours of the fruit and the bowl's intricate design.
  • A print of a still life painting showing a clear glass fruit bowl with clusters of deep purple grapes, vibrant green leaves, and dark blue berries. Bright red strawberries on the table below create a striking contrast. Soft lighting adds gentle shadows, emphasizing the contours of the fruit and the bowl's intricate design.
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Victorian Compote

Victorian Compote

$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
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Luxe Prints – Premium prints on a variety of high-end fine art paper options and frames for a sophisticated presentation. Some fit standard frames, while others maintain non-standard historical proportions.

Classic Prints – Affordable, high-quality prints with a smoother finish for sharp detail designed to fit off-the-shelf frames. Classic prints have the word 'classic' above the title and a letter which shows the sizes that the print comes in. Size A– 4x6", 12x18", 16x24", 20x30" B– 6x8", 9x12", 12x16", 18x24", 24x30" C– 8x10", 16x20"

Understanding Our Print Sizes

Historical prints vary in proportion based on their original format. Whenever possible, we match them to the closest standard size, using common print ratios like 2:3 (e.g., 8x12) or 3:4 (e.g., 9x12). However, resizing some prints can distort the artwork's integrity, so we can only offer them in their original proportions. Additionally, we use different printers for our product lines, and not all sizes are available with every printer.

The still life centers on a clear glass fruit bowl with a slender stem. Inside the bowl, clusters of deep purple grapes, and peaches rest among vibrant green leaves. A few small, deep blue plums add a pop of dark color.

On the table below, the bright red strawberries contrasts with the deeper tones in the bowl and table. Soft lighting creates gentle shadows, accentuating the contours of the fruit and the elegant design of the bowl. The scene balances color and texture, evoking a sense of freshness and quiet beauty.
  
Why We Picked It
The transparent glass bowl allows for interesting reflections and light play, while the mix of fruits brings a sense of abundance. The emphasis on soft lighting and gentle shadows adds to the overall atmosphere of elegance and sophistication, aligning with Victorian ideals of taste and refinement. This type of arrangement can fit into various settings as it's both classic and timeless. 

Notable Context
In Victorian times, glass compote dishes were popular for displaying fruit and desserts. They often featured intricate etchings, cut-glass patterns, or elaborate stem designs, reflecting the ornate aesthetics of the era.

The use of the compote dish  reflects the ornate aesthetics and material culture of the Victorian era. These dishes were popular household items during this time, prized for their decorative appeal and functional versatility. They often featured intricate etchings, cut-glass patterns, or elaborate stem designs; craftsmanship characteristic of Victorian decorative arts.

Victorians often interpreted artworks through a lens of moral, religious, or cultural symbolism. Still life painting was a popular genre valued for its ability to capture the beauty of everyday objects and convey deeper symbolic meanings. The grapes symbolize abundance, fertility, and the harvest, while strawberries represent sweetness, indulgence, and sensuality. Peaches, with their soft, velvety skin and sweet flavor, were a popular fruit in Victorian cuisine and symbolized longevity, fertility, and prosperity.  Velvet was a highly prized and luxurious fabric, often associated with wealth, status, and sophistication.

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