Fruit Displayed on a Stand, Gustave Caillbotte (1872)

Apple, with many other fruits at a market stall, from Gustave
Caillebotte’s Fruit Displayed on a Stand was the inspiration for
a truly impressionist notion, why not paint a still life of
something you would paint indoors, outdoors? And rather than
paint the outdoor scenario, it’s the inside of the stall… the
style en plen air, while simultaneously à l'intérieur! 


Doesn’t seem rebellious, but Fruit Displayed on a Stand was
highly experimental for the time. It went against virtually all
artistic conventions and traditions. But the best part… rather
than Cailbotte isolating the Apple in a posed arrangement and
snubbing the other fruit… he painted us all! 


HSBC proudly presents “Beyond the Frame” a look behind the bigger
picture of some of the world’s most important Impressionist art.
In this season we’re looking at the rebellion of the French
Impressionists – it wasn’t all dreamy brushwork, but a movement
that was rife with bravery, breaking stereotypes and smashing
perceptions.  


Across this series we go back 150 years to discover some of the
surprising stories behind 6 iconic impressionist artworks, -- one
painting per episode.  Warning: this isn’t your usual art
history series.


If you like what you hear in your “Beyond the Frame” experience,
see these renowned artworks for yourself in the National Gallery
of Victoria’s exhibition French Impressionism from the Museum of
Fine Arts, Boston, proudly supported by HSBC. Open now until
October 3. For tickets visit ngv.melbourne 


More info at hsbc.com.au/beyond-the-frame-podcast


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