Peaches in a blue and white porcelain bowl with black and white grapes, on a ledge

A signed painting by Nourisson formerly with Rafael Valls, London, shows many of the hallmarks displayed in this still life, particularly the delicate treatment of the downy fuzz on peaches that Nourisson paints almost like a subtle dusting of flour. The influence of Linard is evident here, not only in the composition but also in the method of painting the small twigs and leaves with their complicated twirls and furls. The comparatively stronger light and colour employed by the French painters set them apart from their Flemish counterparts, who used more subdued lighting, although some works by Jacob van Hulsdonck in particular show close affinity with those of Linard and Nourisson.