American theorem painted basket of fruit circa 1830 finely worked scene depicting fruit with reticulated basket upon vivid blue table, within associated grain-painted frame. (Good overall condition, with some discoloration) overall H15" W19" *Provenance: From the Estate of Frank Horton, Founder of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts. *Note: Brought to the United States from England in the late 1700's, theorem is a method of painting on velvet using oil paint and a series of accurately cut stencils. Fine details are added using a brush.