Artwork
A Still Life with Fish
A Still Life with Fish is an oil painting by John Russell. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
A Still Life with Fish is an oil painting by John Russell, held at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement on a table draped with a white cloth, featuring various fish, including a large lobster, alongside vegetables and other objects such as a plate and glass.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work is characterized by muted colors, predominantly browns and grays, and soft lighting, creating a calm and serene atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Russell painted pastel portraits in late-1700s England, capturing sitters with soft strokes and delicate hues.
Mrs. William Man Godschall (Sarah Godschall, 1730–1795)
Mrs. Robert Shurlock Sr. (Ann Manwaring)
Mrs. Robert Shurlock (Henrietta Ann Jane Russell, 1775–1849) and Her Daughter Ann
Robert Shurlock (1772–1847)
Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat
Portrait of a Boy in a Red Coat
Portrait of George de Ligne Gregory (1740 - 1822)
Retrato de Sir Richard Glode d'Orpington
