Fish
1873
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1873
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Fish is a 1873 oil by Antoine Vollon, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting corpse, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting shows a fish corpse, its body pale and limp, with a hint of red near its mouth. The fish is set against a dark background, which makes its pale body stand out. The fish's body is painted in thick, heavy brushstrokes, giving it a textured look. The dark background helps to emphasize the fish's pale color, creating a sense of contrast between the two. The painting's use of dark colors and heavy brushstrokes gives it a somber mood. You might want to look up more about the artist, Antoine Vollon.
