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Decoding the Symbolism of Fruit in Art History

Decoding the Symbolism of Fruit in Art History

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Garden of Hesperides (1898) by Albert Herter. Oil on canvas. 101.6 × 152.4 cm. Private collection.

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Fruit appears in art history on a frequent basis, undoubtedly because myth and tradition have long associated fruit with the paradisal qualities of vitality and succulence — such as the mythical golden apples that grew in a beautiful garden, gua…

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