George Brookshaw

British, active 1812

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In the image, there are three large peaches arranged with one at the top, two below, and a sprig of peach blossoms in the center. The peaches are painted in shades of red, green, and yellow, with the top two showing greenish areas while the bottom left one has a light yellow tint. The blossoms are pink with green and brown accents for the leaves and branches. All objects are placed against a beige background with speckling.
George Brookshaw, Three Peaches, published 1817, line and stipple engraving partially printed in color and finished by hand, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection, 1970.19.3

Three Peaches

George Brookshaw · published 1817 · line and stipple engraving partially printed in color and finished by hand ·  Accession ID  1970.19.3

The image shows two large fruits hanging from separate branches. The top fruit is round, orange with green leaves, while the bottom fruit is round and purple with green leaves. The color palette includes mainly earthy tones, with bright orange, rich purple, and green hues set against a pale, speckled background. The orange fruit is at the upper center, and the purple fruit is positioned below it towards the lower center, both hanging from branches extending slightly toward the composition's center.
George Brookshaw, Two Plums, published 1817, line and stipple engraving partially printed in color and finished by hand, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection, 1970.19.2

Two Plums

George Brookshaw · published 1817 · line and stipple engraving partially printed in color and finished by hand ·  Accession ID  1970.19.2