Still life, plucked turkey and pan with fish 1812

This 1812 still life painting by Francisco Goya, "Still life, plucked turkey and pan with fish," is a captivating example of the artist's mastery of realism. The composition features a plucked turkey lying on its back, its pale flesh contrasting sharply with the dark background. A pan filled with fish sits partially obscured by the turkey, adding a sense of depth to the scene. Goya's use of loose brushstrokes and subtle lighting creates a sense of immediacy and rawness, emphasizing the vulnerability of the subject matter. The work, now housed in the Alte Pinakothek, Munich, is a testament to Goya's versatility and his ability to find beauty in the ordinary.