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Flounder, by Bing Dawe, 2004

Flounder

Bing Dawe

2004

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Flounder is a 2004 by Bing Dawe, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Bing Dawe
When & what style?
2004
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows two flounder fish side by side. The fish on the left is dark, while the one on the right is light. They are both facing right, with their tails on the left. The fish have a similar shape, with a flat body and a small tail. The dark fish has a rough texture, while the light fish has a smooth one. The background of the painting is a solid color, which helps the fish stand out. The artist who created this painting is Dawe, Bing.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork is an etching by Bing Dawe from 2004 that depicts a flounder. It is included in a series of 24 prints created for the SOFA Print Project.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Portrait of Bing Dawe
Artist

Bing Dawe

Bing (Brian) Dawe is a New Zealand artist and sculptor. His art typically embraces significant environmental issues.

See the richer artist page
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