This still life, a carefully composed arrangement of objects, immediately draws the eye. It’s a gathering of fruits, a vase, and a mysterious figure in the background; the focus is on the tangible, the everyday, transformed into something arresting through Gauguin’s vision. The play of light and shadow over the surfaces is captivating, each brushstroke contributing to the texture of the painting, creating a sense of volume and depth. The apples, some ripe and red, others green and still hard, suggest a moment of abundance and perhaps, a hint of the passage of time; life's brief vibrancy.

The composition is subtly off-kilter; there’s a deliberate asymmetry that gives the scene a dynamic feel. The profile of the figure in the background adds a layer of intrigue, gazing at the objects with a thoughtfulness that invites the viewer to do the same. The entire piece is suffused with a sense of contemplation, as if Gauguin were inviting us to find beauty in the commonplace.