The sensitive and decorative rendering of “Apples and Greenhouse” exemplifies the influence of Impressionism on L.L. FitzGerald, and reflect his interest in atmosphere and light. The colours used in this work are primarily cool and of varying shades of blues and mauves. The handling of these soft pastels draw attention to the textured surface of the canvas. Akin to the Impressionists, FitzGerald illustrates the colours of nature as a result of the play of light and shadow in the composition, rather than painting the colours directly from nature. The juxtaposition of the rich red of the apples amidst the soft, expressive colours of the composition, combined with the rhythmic lines of his brushwork, imbue the work with charm and vibrancy.
