Artwork
Still Life, Fish
Still Life, Fish is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist William Merritt Chase. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life, Fish is a 1912 oil painting by American artist William Merritt Chase. It is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a still life arrangement centered on a Rajidae, a type of ray. The artist's focus on the fish's texture and form is achieved through nuanced coloration and contrast with a dark background.
Technique & Style
Chase employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the fish's depiction. Strong contrasts between light and dark areas emphasize the texture of the fish's scales.
History & Provenance
Created in 1912, Still Life, Fish is associated with the American Impressionist movement. Chase was a key figure in this style and a prominent art educator, having founded the Chase School, later known as the Parsons School of Design.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Merritt Chase (November 1, 1849 – October 25, 1916) was an American painter, known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher.
