The original oil painting titled the same was created by French artist Paul Cézanne around 1893-1894. It is part of the collection at the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles and a popular choice among collectors and critics alike. This high quality hand painted reproduction likewise.

The original was created shortly before Cézanne was ‘discovered’ by the notorious Parisian art dealer of the century Ambroise Vollard. Until then a couple of his art works were exhibited with the Impressionists: However, as they were consistently refused by the official Paris Salon his paintings and so revolutionary style was seldom seen in the public eye.

During his mature years Cézanne concentrated his efforts upon a handful of subjects and worked in virtual isolation. In particular apples, the hand made green vase, the rum bottle and the ginger pot featured in this oil painting were repeatedly used to create his still life compositions throughout the ultimate thirty years of his life. It was not these objects in themselves which captured his interest so vehemently: As the way color and light were reflected within the forms.

Still Life With Apples is a true Cézanne classic. His most favored objects arranged so typically in the way they seem to cascade together: Edge to edge enhancing forms through the juxtaposition of applied textures and balanced color - A beautiful work of art.