A fish

Bahadur Lal II

1880

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

company_painting Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Animal fish

About this work

This painting shows a single fish lying on a flat surface. The fish is gray with a white belly and its fins are slightly curled. The background is plain and light-colored, so the fish stands out. The artist used soft brushstrokes to capture the fish’s shape and texture. The light hits the fish’s body just right, making it look round and real. It feels like a quiet study, not a fancy scene. Look up Bahadur Lal II if you want to see more of his work.