Study of Fish, Skate and Cod 1842

David Cox's "Study of Fish, Skate and Cod" from 1842 is a still life painting featuring a skate and a cod lying on a sandy surface. Cox, a renowned English watercolorist, is known for his detailed and expressive depictions of nature. The painting's simple composition focuses on the textures and forms of the fish, capturing their silvery scales and the subtle gradations of light and shadow. The use of muted colors and loose brushstrokes adds a sense of realism and immediacy to the scene.