Still Life with Bloaters, 1886 by Vincent van Gogh
Canvas Print - 1379-VVG
Location: Private CollectionOriginal Size: 21.5 x 42 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $49.98 USD
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Painting Information
Vincent van Gogh's "Still Life with Bloaters" from 1886 is a visceral, gritty, and unapologetically raw depiction of a simple meal turned into an expressionist symphony. The bloaters—small, salted, and smoked herring—are laid out in an unceremonious heap, their metallic skins shimmering with an oily sheen that almost glistens against the dark, nearly formless background. The brushstrokes are thick, energetic, and frenetic, capturing the tactile reality of the fish with a palpable immediacy.
Van Gogh’s treatment of the subject is anything but delicate. The bloaters are painted with a rugged brutality, reflecting the humble origins of this peasant fare. Yet, within this roughness, there’s an undeniable beauty—a testament to van Gogh’s ability to elevate the mundane. The fish’s textured skin, with its flaky scales and earthy tones, is rendered with a passionate intensity that speaks to van Gogh’s deep connection to the materiality of the world around him.
The composition is stark, almost confrontational, with the fish positioned diagonally, commanding the viewer’s attention. The darkness surrounding them is almost oppressive, creating a stark contrast that makes the fish seem to emerge from the shadows, emphasizing their physicality and the raw, unrefined nature of the scene.
In "Still Life with Bloaters," van Gogh doesn’t just paint fish—he paints life, struggle, and the harsh beauty of existence, capturing the essence of these humble bloaters with a power that resonates far beyond their simple reality.
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