Modernist Still Life Watercolor with Fruit and Bottle

This is an original watercolor painting on textured rag paper, depicting a classic still life composition. The central subject features a wooden basket or bowl overflowing with several types of fruit, including what appears to be a large plum or pomegranate, an orange, and clusters of dark grapes. To the side, a tall, slender dark bottle stands against a deep blue, atmospheric wash background. The color palette is vibrant, utilizing rich purples, burnt oranges, and deep indigoes contrasted with leafy green accents representing foliage. The application is fluid and expressive, consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century modernist watercolors, showing a confident use of wet-on-wet techniques mixed with defined brushwork. The paper edges are slightly uneven, suggesting a hand-cut sheet. It is housed in a contemporary double-matted frame; the inner mat is a gold-toned metallic leaf or paint, while the outer mat appears to be a black textured board, all enclosed within a thin gold-colored metal frame. The condition of the artwork itself appears stable with no visible foxing, though the paper shows slight undulation characteristic of water-based media. No signature is immediately visible on the front of the work, but it may be obscured by the matting or present on the verso. The overall style is reminiscent of Post-Impressionist studies, emphasizing color relationships and geometric forms over tight realism.