Pike and Perch in an Aquarium
1915
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1915
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
Pike and Perch in an Aquarium is a 1915 unspecified by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Rijksmuseum.
A pike lurks on the sandy bottom while a dozen perch dart above it in a glass tank. Sunlight filters through floating plants, making the water glow. The artist watched real fish at Amsterdam’s Artis Zoo and painted them so carefully you almost hear the bubbles. No one knows who made it, but the quiet moment feels like you’re standing right there. To see more fish studies like this, visit the Rijksmuseum.
