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About this work

This painting shows two herring hanging on a wooden wall. The herring are pale, with darker fins and tails. They are attached to the wall by a string through their mouths. The wall is made of wood and has a dark frame around it. The herring are painted in a realistic style, with attention to detail on their scales and fins. The wood grain of the wall is also visible, giving the painting a sense of texture. The painting is held at the Groeningemuseum. You might also want to explore the work of artist Edouard van Speybrouck.