Louise Moillon
1610–1696 · French · 13 artworks
BaroquePrecise detailRealistic texturesBalanced compositionVibrant color palettesUse of light and shadow
artist bio
Louise Moillon was a French Baroque still life painter, celebrated for her precise and realistic depictions of fruits and vegetables. She was one of the most well-regarded still life painters of her era, capturing the beauty and texture of natural objects with remarkable skill.
what you'll learn
Studying Moillon's work allows students to understand the techniques of realistic representation, color harmony, and composition in still life painting. Students can also learn about the cultural significance of food and market scenes in 17th-century art.
related: Johannes Vermeer, Clara Peeters
13 artworks
Basket of Apricots
1634
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The Fruit and Vegetable Costermonger
1631
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Still Life with Cherries, Strawberries and Gooseberries
1630
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Basket of Peaches, with Quinces, and Plums
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Still Life with Fruit
1637
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Still Life with a Basket of Fruit and a Bunch of Asparagus
1630
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Still Life with Blackberries
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Still Life with Plums
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At the Market Stall
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Market Scene with a Pick-pocket
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Basket with Peaches and Grapes
1631
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Corbeille de prunes et panier de fraises
1632
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Cup of Cherries and Melon
1633
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