Le poisson choa 2000

Nicolae Maniu’s ‘Le poisson choa’ is a fascinating composition of a woman, shells, and fish painted in oil. I can only imagine what Maniu was thinking as he worked on this painting. The backdrop and reflective surface of the table are gold. There is an interesting figure reflected in the golden surface. The shells are beautiful and the fish adds a point of interest and contrast. There is such fluidity in the composition that connects it to the Old Masters. This kind of hyperrealism makes me think about conversations that painters have had across time and space. It takes a certain level of skill to achieve this kind of reality effect on the canvas. I'm fascinated by how these artists talk to each other across time, influencing each other's styles and techniques and sharing ideas.