Oil on canvas. 5 x 6 1/2 in. Featuring an incredible level of detail in such an intimate painting, Ginger Pot, Cake, Lemons perfectly communicates the loveliness of teatime. Peto often looked at objects that held a nostalgic aura, rather than luxurious foods, but this painting is a wonderful exception that retains the emotions the objects and foods might evoke: sentimentality, familiarity, and coziness. Demonstrating a wide range of consistency and texture, from the delineation between the icing and the spongy interior of the cake, to the shiny lemon slice, Peto excels at the challenge.