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George CrispStill life with fruits, pears strawberries, grapes and peaches, 20th century1900
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George Crisp (1875–1916) was a British still-life painter renowned for his meticulous depictions of fruit, flowers, and natural subjects. Active primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Crisp's works are characterized by their lifelike detail and vibrant coloration, often capturing the delicate interplay of light and shadow in natural settings.
Early Life and Background
Born in 1875, Crisp hailed from Cambridge, England. His father, also named George Crisp, operated a fruiterer’s shop at 16 King’s Parade, Cambridge. This environment likely influenced Crisp's later focus on fruit and botanical subjects in his artwork. The family business was later continued by his brother, Angus, under the name A.W. Crisp & Co., which expanded into painting decorative heraldic items and picture framing.
Artistic Career
George Crisp specialized in still-life paintings, often featuring arrangements of fruit, flowers, and natural elements such as bird's nests. His works are noted for their precise detail and the realistic portrayal of textures, capturing the essence of his subjects with remarkable accuracy. Crisp's paintings were typically executed in oil on canvas, and he often signed his works with "G. Crisp" followed by the year of completion.
Later Years and Legacy
Crisp's later years were marked by a retreat from public life. By the 1911 Census, he was listed as a "Retired Railway Clerk," indicating a shift away from his artistic endeavors. He passed away in 1916, and his death was noted in the Cambridge Independent Press, where he was referred to as "the distinguished artist" closely connected with Cambridge.
Today, George Crisp's works are appreciated for their technical skill and the serene beauty they convey. His paintings continue to be collected and studied, offering a glimpse into the artistic sensibilities of his time.
A typical still-life painting by George Crisp featuring peaches, grapes, pears, strawberries, and a blue and white bowl on a table exemplifies his mastery of light, colour, and texture.
The scene presents a richly detailed still life, carefully composed on a dark wooden table, possibly draped with a soft cloth to add a sense of depth and elegance.
A porcelain blue and white bowl, likely of Delft influence, serves as a luminous focal point. It holds plump peaches and a few overhanging clusters of grapes, their translucent skins catching the light with a soft sheen.
Pears—golden-green with a subtle blush—are arranged beside the bowl, their smooth surfaces contrasting with the textured skin of the strawberries, which are scattered loosely around the foreground.
The grapes, both red and green varieties, spill naturally across the table, some trailing vines or leaves still attached, enhancing the lifelike quality of the scene.
The light source—gentle and natural—comes from the left, casting soft shadows and highlighting the reflective glaze of the bowl and the juicy glow of the fruit.
The background is typically muted (green) allowing the vibrant colours of the fruit and ceramics to stand out in sharp relief.
Crisp’s technical skill is evident in the delicate play of light on the grape skins, the soft fuzz of the peaches, and the tiny seeds of the strawberries.
The warm tones of the fruit are harmonized by the cool blues of the ceramic bowl, creating visual harmony.
There's a quiet elegance and timelessness to the painting—typical of late Victorian and Edwardian still life—emphasizing abundance, beauty, and domestic refinement.
- Creator:George Crisp
- Creation Year:1900
- Dimensions:Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 681stDibs: LU2841216286672
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