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Melon Collection (#7)

"Exploring the Vibrant World of Melons: A Visual Journey through Art, Culture

Background imageMelon Collection: Le Melon: Cartoon on Louis Veuillot - ill. from 10 / 03 / 1871 in 'Flowers

Le Melon: Cartoon on Louis Veuillot - ill. from 10 / 03 / 1871 in "Flowers
XEE4410080 Le Melon: Cartoon on Louis Veuillot - ill. from 10/03/1871 in " Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables du Jour" by Le Petit

Background imageMelon Collection: Letter M as Menetrier, Marmite, Melon, Ssparrow and matou. Small encyclopedic alphabet

Letter M as Menetrier, Marmite, Melon, Ssparrow and matou. Small encyclopedic alphabet
DUV4200825 Letter M as Menetrier, Marmite, Melon, Ssparrow and matou. Small encyclopedic alphabet. Imaging of Epinal, circa 1860. Wood engraving, stencilled with gilding. Dim: 37, 8x50, 3cm

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life on a Table in an Interior (oil on canvas)

Still Life on a Table in an Interior (oil on canvas)
989393 Still Life on a Table in an Interior (oil on canvas) by Kokken, Henry (1860-1941); 66x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life on a Table in an Interior. Henry Kokken (1860-1941)

Background imageMelon Collection: Fruit in a Wicker Basket with Figs on a Plinth, Dead Game, a Cabbage, a Melon

Fruit in a Wicker Basket with Figs on a Plinth, Dead Game, a Cabbage, a Melon
991433 Fruit in a Wicker Basket with Figs on a Plinth, Dead Game, a Cabbage, a Melon, a Gourd and an Artichoke on a stone Ledge, a Window beyond, (oil on canvas) by Dupuis

Background imageMelon Collection: Bitter Melon, 1825 (colour woodblock print)

Bitter Melon, 1825 (colour woodblock print)
881037 Bitter Melon, 1825 (colour woodblock print) by Hirotoshi, Dodo (fl.1825); 38.7x25.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life with Basket of Grapes & Melons, 1815 (oil on copper)

Still Life with Basket of Grapes & Melons, 1815 (oil on copper)
833419 Still Life with Basket of Grapes & Melons, 1815 (oil on copper) by Hirn, Jean-Georges (1777-1839); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: Still life with thistles (fresco)

Still life with thistles (fresco)
3574047 Still life with thistles (fresco) by Ferrari, Francesco (1634-1708); Villa Nani Mocenigo, Canda, Rovigo, Italy; (add.info.: On a wall of the Villa Nani Mocenigo in Canda Artist: Ferrari)

Background imageMelon Collection: Les Melons, Frederic Soulie (engraving)

Les Melons, Frederic Soulie (engraving)
2782121 Les Melons, Frederic Soulie (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Melons, Frederic Soulie)

Background imageMelon Collection: Tabletop Still Life of Fruit, 1882 (oil on canvas)

Tabletop Still Life of Fruit, 1882 (oil on canvas)
651003 Tabletop Still Life of Fruit, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Hetzel, George (1826-99); 56.4x87 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabletop Still Life of Fruit. George Hetzel (1826-1899)

Background imageMelon Collection: Ecstatic Fruit, 1852 (oil on canvas)

Ecstatic Fruit, 1852 (oil on canvas)
2652570 Ecstatic Fruit, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Roesen, Severin (c.1820-72); 87x113 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum Purchase, acquired from Richard Gipson; German

Background imageMelon Collection: A still life with fruit on a stone ledge, 1858 (oil on canvas)

A still life with fruit on a stone ledge, 1858 (oil on canvas)
487576 A still life with fruit on a stone ledge, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Schaffer, Bela (1815-71); 45x53.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: A Still Life with fruit, nuts and insects, 1835 (oil on canvas)

A Still Life with fruit, nuts and insects, 1835 (oil on canvas)
474366 A Still Life with fruit, nuts and insects, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Zinnogger, Leopold (1811-72); 52.1x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life with a Lobster and a Turkey (oil on canvas)

Still Life with a Lobster and a Turkey (oil on canvas)
AMO96921 Still Life with a Lobster and a Turkey (oil on canvas) by Beyeren, Abraham Hendricksz van (1620/1-91); 91x112 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life of Fruit, 1824 (oil on canvas)

Still Life of Fruit, 1824 (oil on canvas)
1113288 Still Life of Fruit, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Parkin, Samuel (19th century); 55.9x64.8 cm; Tabley House Collection, University of Manchester, UK; British, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: Melons and Grapes (oil on canvas)

Melons and Grapes (oil on canvas)
3025149 Melons and Grapes (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (18th century); 50x62 cm; University of Liverpool Art Gallery & Collections, UK; eVictoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool; Dutch

Background imageMelon Collection: Roses in a Vase, Peaches, Nuts and a Melon on a Marbled Ledge, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Roses in a Vase, Peaches, Nuts and a Melon on a Marbled Ledge, 1891 (oil on canvas)
658679 Roses in a Vase, Peaches, Nuts and a Melon on a Marbled Ledge, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Hermansen, Olaf August (1849-97); 50x71.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roses in a Vase, Peaches)

Background imageMelon Collection: The Artists Son; Le Fils de l Artiste, (watercolour and pencil on paper)

The Artists Son; Le Fils de l Artiste, (watercolour and pencil on paper)
655956 The Artists Son; Le Fils de l Artiste, (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 17.8x20.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Son; Le Fils de l Artiste)

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life with Lobster, 1660 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Lobster, 1660 (oil on canvas)
FIT167212 Still Life with Lobster, 1660 (oil on canvas) by Son, Joris van (1623-67); 64.1x89.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: Fruit, 19th century

Fruit, 19th century
BAL26008 Fruit, 19th century by Collier, Thomas (1840-91); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: Melons, pears, peaches and plums, or The cut melon, 1760 (oil on canvas)

Melons, pears, peaches and plums, or The cut melon, 1760 (oil on canvas)
5845737 Melons, pears, peaches and plums, or The cut melon, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 60x52 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Photo eFine Art Images; French

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life, c. 1906-07 (oil on panel)

Still Life, c. 1906-07 (oil on panel)
5938200 Still Life, c.1906-07 (oil on panel) by Peploe, Samuel John (1871-1935); 24.4x34.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: Monarosa, Daughter of the artist, as a fruit seller, 1914 (oil on canvas)

Monarosa, Daughter of the artist, as a fruit seller, 1914 (oil on canvas)
5051899 Monarosa, Daughter of the artist, as a fruit seller, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Monnickendam, Martin (1874-1943); 91x67 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: 'Nature morte aux poires, peches, figues, melon chou et courge'

"Nature morte aux poires, peches, figues, melon chou et courge"
FIA5402720 " Nature morte aux poires, peches, figues, melon chou et courge" (Still life with pears, peaches, figs, a melon)

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life with Fruit (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Fruit (oil on canvas)
1767400 Still Life with Fruit (oil on canvas) by Prentice, Levi Wells (1851-1935); 40.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life with Fruit. Levi Wells Prentice (1851-1935). Oil on canvas

Background imageMelon Collection: Melon, fruit - Melon, Cucumis melo, with fruit in section. Handcoloured stipple copperplate

Melon, fruit - Melon, Cucumis melo, with fruit in section. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior
FLO4603762 Melon, fruit - Melon, Cucumis melo, with fruit in section. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton

Background imageMelon Collection: The Burgomasters Dessert (colour litho)

The Burgomasters Dessert (colour litho)
1093180 The Burgomasters Dessert (colour litho) by Lance, George (1802-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burgomasters Dessert)

Background imageMelon Collection: Re-Appearance of the Aphis Vastator on the Potato Plant (engraving)

Re-Appearance of the Aphis Vastator on the Potato Plant (engraving)
1095951 Re-Appearance of the Aphis Vastator on the Potato Plant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Re-Appearance of the Aphis Vastator on the Potato Plant)

Background imageMelon Collection: Fruit (chromolitho)

Fruit (chromolitho)
3649863 Fruit (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit. Illustration for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management (Ward Lock)

Background imageMelon Collection: Still-life; Nature Morte, (oil on board)

Still-life; Nature Morte, (oil on board)
825099 Still-life; Nature Morte, (oil on board) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); 55x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still-life; Nature Morte. Emile Bernard (1868-1941). Oil on board

Background imageMelon Collection: Still-life of fruit

Still-life of fruit
3573750 Still-life of fruit by Aelst, Willem van (1626-83); Museum of Still Life, deposits, Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Van Aelst)

Background imageMelon Collection: Indian traders (colour photo)

Indian traders (colour photo)
3106246 Indian traders (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian traders)

Background imageMelon Collection: Melon-Shaped Ewer with Stylized Floral Scrolls (stoneware with celadon glaze & underglaze

Melon-Shaped Ewer with Stylized Floral Scrolls (stoneware with celadon glaze & underglaze
2969719 Melon-Shaped Ewer with Stylized Floral Scrolls (stoneware with celadon glaze & underglaze inlaid decoration of black & white clays, with gold repair) by Korean School

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life with Game Fowl, 1600-03 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Game Fowl, 1600-03 (oil on canvas)
2968627 Still Life with Game Fowl, 1600-03 (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Cotan, Juan (1560-1627); 67.8x88.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leigh B

Background imageMelon Collection: Plums, a Peach, Grapes, a Melon, a Pineapple, a Fig, Currants

Plums, a Peach, Grapes, a Melon, a Pineapple, a Fig, Currants
659366 Plums, a Peach, Grapes, a Melon, a Pineapple, a Fig, Currants, Cherries and Flowers in a Basket, and Grapes, a Pomegranate, Plums and a Fig

Background imageMelon Collection: Fruits (oil on canvas)

Fruits (oil on canvas)
XIR426229 Fruits (oil on canvas) by Brugnoli or Bagnoli, Giovanni (1678-1713); 118x171 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info)

Background imageMelon Collection: Abundant Fruit, 1858 (oil on canvas)

Abundant Fruit, 1858 (oil on canvas)
487942 Abundant Fruit, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Roesen, Severin (c.1820-72); 99x124.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageMelon Collection: The Market Stall, (oil on canvas)

The Market Stall, (oil on canvas)
659057 The Market Stall, (oil on canvas) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); 52.6x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market Stall. Rudolphe Ernst (1854-1932). Oil on canvas

Background imageMelon Collection: Peaches, Grapes, a Melon, Convulvuli and Other Flowers in a Landscape, (oil on panel)

Peaches, Grapes, a Melon, Convulvuli and Other Flowers in a Landscape, (oil on panel)
658528 Peaches, Grapes, a Melon, Convulvuli and Other Flowers in a Landscape, (oil on panel) by Lesourd-Beauregard, Ange-Louis-Guillaume (1800-73); 59x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMelon Collection: Still life of fruit in a blue and white bowl, c. 1630

Still life of fruit in a blue and white bowl, c. 1630
RAF81027 Still life of fruit in a blue and white bowl, c.1630 by Spanish School, (17th century); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life Mixed Flowers and Fruit with Birds Nest

Still Life Mixed Flowers and Fruit with Birds Nest
CH35329 Still Life Mixed Flowers and Fruit with Birds Nest by Os, Jan van (1744-1808); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life with Game in a Landscape, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Game in a Landscape, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
DAY234996 Still Life with Game in a Landscape, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); 214.8x161.5 cm; The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life with Fruit, a Jay and a Parrot (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Fruit, a Jay and a Parrot (oil on canvas)
BAL53073 Still Life with Fruit, a Jay and a Parrot (oil on canvas) by Bogdani or Bogdany, Jakob (1660-1724); 63.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Hungarian, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: A Still Life with Melons on a Ledge

A Still Life with Melons on a Ledge
RAF52842 A Still Life with Melons on a Ledge by Beck, Jacob-Samuel (1715-78); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: Still Life with Cut Melon, Glass and Fan, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Cut Melon, Glass and Fan, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
1197264 Still Life with Cut Melon, Glass and Fan, c. 1920 (oil on canvas) by Hunter, George Leslie (1877-1931); 48.2x44.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageMelon Collection: A market day in Tenerife (Tenerife) in the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean - A day

A market day in Tenerife (Tenerife) in the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean - A day
XEE4154264 A market day in Tenerife (Tenerife) in the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean - A day of walking in Tenerife (Tenerife)

Background imageMelon Collection: Sideboard with Crockery and food (Painting, 1625)

Sideboard with Crockery and food (Painting, 1625)
LRI4576266 Sideboard with Crockery and food (Painting, 1625) by Empoli, Jacopo Chimenti (1551-1640); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pantry with dishes and food (Sideboard with Crockery, Fruit)

Background imageMelon Collection: A Richly Laid Table with Parrots (oil on canvas, c. 1650)

A Richly Laid Table with Parrots (oil on canvas, c. 1650)
LRI4572727 A Richly Laid Table with Parrots (oil on canvas, c.1650) by Heem, Jan Davidsz. de (1606-84); 115x170 cm; Akademie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna, Austria; Luisa Ricciarini; Dutch

Background imageMelon Collection: A water carrier, a melon merchant, a rag and a pleasure merchant in the 18th century

A water carrier, a melon merchant, a rag and a pleasure merchant in the 18th century
JLJ4638388 A water carrier, a melon merchant, a rag and a pleasure merchant in the 18th century - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: A water carrier, a melon merchant)




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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Melons: A Visual Journey through Art, Culture, and History" Step into a world where melons take center stage as we embark on a captivating journey filled with art, culture, and history. From the masterpieces of Diego Velazquez to botanical illustrations from the 17th century, melons have left an indelible mark on various facets of human expression. In Diego Velazquez's "Old Woman Cooking Eggs, " painted in 1618, observe how a humble melon sits alongside other ingredients like quince, cabbage, and cucumber. The artist's attention to detail highlights the significance of this juicy fruit in daily life during that era. Zooming in closer to another masterpiece titled "Watermelon Slices close-up, " witness the vibrant colors and succulent textures that make watermelons so irresistible. This artwork captures not only their visual appeal but also evokes memories of summer days spent indulging in their refreshing sweetness. Delve deeper into cultural representations as we encounter a colored photograph depicting a black man enjoying a large watermelon. While controversial due to its historical context, it reminds us of how food can be intertwined with social dynamics throughout time. Moving away from paintings but still within the realm of artistry is Michele Pace del Campidoglio's "Still Life. " Here we find melons nestled among an assortment of fruits—each meticulously arranged to create an aesthetically pleasing composition that celebrates nature's bounty. Melon enthusiasts will delight in exploring Naples' bustling Melon Market—a hub for all things melon-related. Immerse yourself in its lively atmosphere as you discover different varieties and witness locals passionately discussing these delectable fruits. Travel back centuries with illuminated manuscripts showcasing medieval practices surrounding melon cultivation. In Tacuinum sanitatis' manuscript illumination from late 14th-century Northern Italy, witness farmers picking ripe melons—an invaluable glimpse into agricultural traditions of the past. Even in unexpected places, melons make an appearance.