Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Fish
William Merritt Chase
A masterly study in texture and light, this 1912 oil painting captures the luminous, iridescent quality of its subject with bold brushwork.
Still Life
William Merritt Chase
1912 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic and masterful still life capturing the shimmering textures of fish and brass against a deep, moody backdrop.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Study · Dining Room · Library
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft white
About the piece
Created in 1912, this oil painting by American master William Merritt Chase showcases his exceptional ability to render texture and light. The composition highlights the contrasting surfaces of fresh seafood and an aged brass pitcher, brought to life with the fluid, confident brushwork characteristic of Chase's celebrated still life works.
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