1798
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Selling Fish is a 1798 oil by George Morland, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting "Selling Fish" by George Morland depicts a serene scene of a woman selling fish to a man on horseback. The woman, dressed in a white apron, holds a large fish in her hands, while the man, wearing a dark coat, sits on his horse, looking down at her. A dog stands beside the horse, adding to the tranquil atmosphere. In the background, a rocky cliff rises, with the sea visible in the distance. The sky above is a soft, muted color, with a few clouds scattered about. The overall mood of the painting is one of calmness and simplicity. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects and figures, explore the work of George Morland.
George Morland (26 June 1763 – 29 October 1804) was an English painter. His early work was influenced by Francis Wheatley, but after the 1790s he came into his own style. His best compositions focus on rustic scenes:…
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