Lillian Bacon Mallory (American, 20th Century) Still Life with Fruit Oil on Board

Painted with confident, expressive brushwork, this striking still life by American artist Lillian Bacon Mallory captures a timeless arrangement of grapes and citrus resting upon softly draped linen. Rich jewel-toned fruit contrasts beautifully against deep emerald fabric, while the loose, painterly application of oil lends the composition warmth, movement, and an unmistakably modern sensibility. The work reflects the enduring influence of early 20th-century American Impressionism and Modernism, balancing observation with expressive color and form.

Mallory exhibited with the Society of Independent Artists during the 1910s and 1920s and was recognized for both her portraiture and still life paintings. The reverse retains gallery and exhibition labels, including a period label from Frank Hart Picture Framing & Restoring in New York and a label identifying the work as having been exhibited by the Lillian B. Mallory Art Club of Chicago, adding to its documented history and provenance.

Presented in a handsome gilt frame that complements the painting’s warm palette, this original work is equally suited to traditional and contemporary interiors. A sophisticated addition for collectors of American art or anyone seeking an authentic, painterly still life with exceptional decorative presence. Measures overall 22” W × 19” H