Artwork
Fischstilleben
Fischstilleben is an oil painting by the German Expressionist artist Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Fischstilleben is a 1925 oil painting by Lovis Corinth, a still life held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a whole dark-colored fish on a plate alongside a pile of smaller fish, set against a light gray background on a light-colored surface.
Technique & Style
Corinth's loose, expressive brushwork and use of chiaroscuro create a sense of depth and dimensionality, with visible texture adding to the overall realism.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Lovis Corinth (21 July 1858 – 17 July 1925) was a German artist and writer whose mature work as a painter and printmaker realized a synthesis of impressionism and expressionism.
