(1812–1877)
Like Severin Roesen, Charles Baum was born in Germany and came to New York in about 1850. He exhibited still-life subjects at the American Art-Union in 1852. He eventually settled in Egg Harbor, New Jersey, and spent a few years in a studio in Philadelphia. While Baum also exhibited animal and landscape subjects, he is best known for his still-life paintings, which show lush arrangements of fruit overflowing from tiers and trays. His paintings are characterized by their careful attention to detail and a rich, jewel-toned palette. Baum’s compositions are lively and energetic, and the lush fruit reflects the Victorian opulence of his time.
