This week we have autumn fruits which were once well-known but have fallen out of fashion or are difficult to find, starting with the medlar. They make a marvellous jelly, a recipe for which can be found in Jane Grigson's Fruit Book. This is Still-life with a Bowl of Medlars (1953, private collection) by Vanessa Bell (1879-1961). The largest-ever solo show of Vanessa Bell's work will open on October 19th at the MK Gallery