William Bell Scott observed these September fruits and flowers very closely. He has even shown the feeding marks left by wasps on the ripe greengage on the left. Like other Pre-Raphaelite artists, Scott aimed to see nature in a fresh way.

Scott used a Pre-Raphaelite technique, painting over a layer of white paint. This gave extra brilliance to the colours of his composition. He built up the forms with tiny brushstrokes and little dots of colour. This allowed him to use pure, unmixed colour, keeping maximum brightness..

Provenance: Given by Mrs W. Cosens Way, 1905

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: William Bell Scott (1811-1890)
Date: 1860

Image Details
Date: 31 July 2026
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Telephoto Camera 52mm ƒ/2.4
Focal Length: 52mm
Aperture: ƒ/2.4
Shutter Speed: 1/31s
ISO: 640
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.