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The present still-life depicts pears, peaches, figs, a melon, cabbage and marrow. It has a pendant (private collection), a still-life depicting various fruits.
Barbieri's conservative and refined approach to still-life painting is evident in these still-lifes. Each grouping of fruit or vegetables is thoughtfully and delicately placed, yet each object and placement seems premeditated and assertive within the composition. This meditation on space is a ubiquitous theme in Barbieri's oeuvre.
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