Traditional Still Lifes
Fish and Still Life
William Merritt Chase
A masterful study of light and texture, this 1906 still life by William Merritt Chase captures the glint of scales and ceramic against a rich, dark background.
An English Cod
William Merritt Chase
1904 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful Edwardian still life featuring a large cod and a shimmering brass vessel against a rich, dark background.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1904, William Merritt Chase's 'An English Cod' showcases his virtuoso technique in rendering varied textures. The luminous, reflective surface of the brass pot contrasts beautifully with the iridescent scales of the fish, all set within a dramatic, atmospheric interior typical of Chase's celebrated still life works from his later career.
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