Constantin Le Roux (1850–1909) – Still Life with Fruit and Pitcher

Constantin Le Roux (1850–1909) – Still Life with Fruit and Pitcher

A charming 19th-century still life by French artist Constantin Le Roux, depicting a rustic composition of fruit, a ceramic jug, and a brass pot on a tabletop. Painted in oil on canvas and signed lower left, this piece exemplifies the artist’s refined technique and attention to atmosphere.

Constantin Le Roux (1850–1909) was a French painter known for his still lifes and genre scenes. His work often reflects the traditional 19th-century academic style, emphasising realism, subtle lighting, and careful composition. He exhibited at the Paris Salon during his lifetime.

The warm palette, soft light, and carefully balanced composition give the scene a timeless quality, typical of the late 19th-century French school of still life painting.

One of a pair of paintings by Le Roux for sale on Etsy.

Details:

Artist: Constantin Le Roux (1850–1909)
Title: Still life with fruit and a jug
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signed: Yes, lower left
Dimensions: 45 x 36.5 cm (framed)
Frame: Original carved wooden frame with gilt finish, showing wear consistent with age and some old restorations.
Period: Late 19th century
Condition: Canvas unlined and unrestored. Good antique condition; general cracking throughout and surface marks typical of age.

This elegant work would make a beautiful addition to a collection of 19th-century French paintings, or a refined decorative accent in a country or classical interior.