Fish 1909 - 1910

fish

female form

black and white format

charcoal drawing

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charcoal art

portrait reference

black and white

limited contrast and shading

charcoal

graphite

William Merritt Chase’s *Fish* (1909-1910) is a still life painting that depicts three fish arranged on a platter. The painting is characterized by its realistic depiction of the fish, with Chase emphasizing the texture of their scales and the glistening quality of their skin. This work is a prime example of Chase's interest in depicting everyday objects with a sense of realism and precision. The painting is currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.