Don't you just want to take a bite out of that juicy orange? Artist James Cafferty (1819–69) first established his reputation as a portrait painter. In his later years, he devoted himself to still lifes which was a risky departure, as still lifes did not command the same lucrative prices as portraits. "Citrus and Fruits" c. 1820s is an excellent example of his crisp work. On view now "The Stebbins Collection: A Gift for the Morse Museum" ___ #morsemuseum #art #Americanart #morsemuseum #painting #oilpainting #StillLife