Still Life with Fish 1983

Petros Malayan's "Still Life with Fish" (1983) is a watercolor painting that showcases the artist's mastery of capturing the essence of everyday objects. The composition features a selection of seemingly simple items, including a bottle, citrus fruits, and a bowl of greens, all placed on a tabletop. The central focus is on the tray of fish, rendered in a muted palette, suggesting a quiet intimacy. This still life, with its bold, simplified forms and muted color scheme, epitomizes Malayan's distinct style, which blended realism with a touch of abstraction. The painting exemplifies the genre of still life, which has a long history in art and explores the beauty of the ordinary.