A still life by Paula Modersohn-Becker, featuring a lemon, orange, and tomato arranged on a decorative plate. The painting displays a simplified style and visible brushwork, typical of her Expressionist approach.

Paula Modersohn-Becker (1876-1907) was a German painter and one of the early Expressionists. She is known for her still lifes, portraits, and self-portraits. Her work often displays a simplified, almost primitive style, with a focus on form and colour. She died young, shortly after giving birth, but her work has had a considerable effect on 20th-century art. This still life presents a selection of fruit and vegetables arranged on a decorative plate. A lemon, orange, and tomato are the central subjects, accompanied by what appear to be plums or figs. The plate itself is adorned with a simple floral pattern in yellow and blue, adding a touch of domesticity to the composition. The background is muted, allowing the colours of the fruit to stand out. The brushwork is visible, giving the painting a tactile quality. The composition is simple and direct, reflecting Modersohn-Becker's interest in reducing forms to their essential elements.