Still Life with Vegetables by Ruth Latter

An early 20th-century oil on canvas still life by British artist Ruth Latter (1869–1949), depicting a rustic arrangement of onions and leeks upon a wooden table. Latter’s deft brushwork and warm tonal palette evoke the quiet realism of the British domestic tradition, blending painterly atmosphere with classical restraint. Retains its original gilt frame and framers label from Woolf’s, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Ruth Latter (1869–1949) was a British painter known for her still lifes, floral studies, and domestic interior scenes. Active in the early to mid-20th century, she exhibited in regional British art circles and developed a distinct style characterized by tonal realism, warm natural palettes, and an understated sensitivity to everyday subjects. Her works reflect the enduring influence of late Victorian and Edwardian still-life traditions, interpreted through a modern, painterly hand.

Origin: England, early 20th century.
Material: Oil on canvas; gilt frame with Woolf’s framers label, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Dimensions: 16" x 12".
Condition: Surface in excellent antique condition; minor wear to frame consistent with age.