Artwork
Goldfish
Goldfish is an oil painting by Jean Marchand. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Goldfish is a painting created by French artist Jean Marchand around 1921. It is an oil painting held in the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of orange goldfish swimming in a pond surrounded by a stone or concrete border, set against a muted greenish-brown background suggesting a garden or park location.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases attention to detail and texture. Marchand used oil paint to achieve a sense of depth and luminosity, likely employing techniques such as glazing to enhance the visual effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Hippolyte Marchand (French pronunciation: ; 21 November 1883 – 1940) was a French cubist painter, printmaker and illustrator with an association with figures of the Bloomsbury Group.
