Artwork
Still Life with Fish
Still Life with Fish is an oil painting by the Realist artist Frédéric Bazille. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Overview
Still Life with Fish is a 1866 oil painting by Frédéric Bazille, a French artist associated with the Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement of fish, shells, and leaves on a table, with the fish laid out on a white cloth. The composition focuses attention on the fish, emphasizing their texture and the play of light on their scales.
Technique & Style
Bazille's use of oil paint allows for varied brushstrokes, with thick, textured strokes on the fish and softer, more blended strokes on the cloth. The contrast between light and dark areas creates a sense of depth and draws the viewer's eye to the fish.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Frédéric Bazille (French pronunciation: ; December 6, 1841 – November 28, 1870) was a French Impressionist painter.
