![A tinsel painting of a multi colored bowl of fruit.
Tinsel paintings are reverse paintings on glass with smooth or crumpled metallic foil applied behind translucent and transparent areas; when viewed in candlelight or gaslight, the effect was one of shimmering highlights.](https://wam.org//wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2016.1.558-800x692.jpg)
Fruit Still Life
Maker unknown
about 1850–90
Artwork Information
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Title:
Fruit Still Life
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Artist:
Maker unknown
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Artist Bio:
American
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Date:
about 1850–90
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Medium:
Painted metallic foil on glass
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Dimensions:
18 x 21 inches
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Credit Line:
Wichita Art Museum, Museum purchase, Burneta Adair Endowment Fund
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Object Number:
2016.1.558
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Display:
Not Currently on Display