Artwork
Large Still-Life with Fish
Large Still-Life with Fish is an oil painting by Max Beckmann. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
About this work
Overview
Large Still-Life with Fish is a 1927 oil painting by Max Carl Friedrich Beckmann, a German painter associated with the New Objectivity movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring fish, newspapers, and a blue object, possibly a vase or bowl, conveying a sense of unease beneath its mundane surface.
Technique & Style
Beckmann's use of oil paint and objective observation reflects the New Objectivity movement's emphasis on a detached approach to subject matter, while the vibrant colors and dynamic composition create a sense of tension.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Carl Friedrich Beckmann (February 12, 1884 – December 27, 1950) was a German painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, and writer.
