On Thanksgiving it seems like the USA focuses on family and friends. People gather to eat, watch parades and football on television. Each family has its own tradition with food appearing to be the unifying theme.
Food is a common theme in ART as well. Still life paintings depict seasonal fruits and vegetables. Artists also depict hunting prowess through a display of fresh meats. I stumbled upon a website today that put together a display of several artworks that display food in art. Enjoy Art Info's Over-The-Top-Food Art Slideshow.
The image here, Still Life with Dead Game, is by the Dutch artist Willen van Aelst and is located at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Their Dutch and Flemish collection contains several works of art that display the "food theme". Take a moment to peruse their collection as well.
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