Marquis DuFrench (Spanish, 1732-99) // Fruit Salad Pre-Salad, 1766-68 // Acrylic on canvas || More popularly known for his work in taxidermy, Marquis DuFrench first broke into the world of oily pigments with “Fruit Salad Post-Salad.” Noting a remarkable narrative opportunity, he followed up his debut with this stunning work, featuring the former’s prominent players in their primal forms. The inclusion of the book has induced speculation that DuFrench knew how to read good, but research into the matter has thus far proven inconclusive.