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Still Life with Dead Fish

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The artwork presents a stark, almost unsettling still life. The focal point is undoubtedly the assortment of dead fish, their forms arranged on what appears to be a roughly textured surface, perhaps a table or the ground. The fish themselves, rendered in a palette of muted reds, whites, and browns, exhibit a visceral quality; their lifeless eyes and open mouths contribute to the painting's overall sense of mortality. A large, green ceramic jug stands prominently to the right, its form offering a contrast to the more organic shapes of the fish and other elements. The background hints at a seascape, with a suggestion of water and sky, adding a layer of contextual depth to the composition. The artist's technique, evident in the loose brushstrokes and the emphasis on the play of light and shadow, evokes a feeling of immediacy and rawness.

Still Life with Dead Fish

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1878

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Dimensions:

3146 × 2575 px
555 × 455 mm

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