1921
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Goldfish is a 1921 oil by Jean Marchand, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting depicts a group of goldfish swimming in a pond. The fish are orange and have long, slender bodies. They are swimming in different directions, some near the surface and others deeper in the water. The pond is surrounded by a stone or concrete border, which is visible at the top and bottom of the painting. The background of the painting is a muted greenish-brown color, which suggests that the pond is located in a garden or park. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The artist has used oil paint to create a sense of depth and luminosity in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the term "glazing".
Jean Hippolyte Marchand (French pronunciation: ; 21 November 1883 – 1940) was a French cubist painter, printmaker and illustrator with an association with figures of the Bloomsbury Group.
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