Still life with red mullet and jug

Still life with red mullet and jug by Paul Gauguin
Artist
Paul Gauguin
Date
1876 ; Paris , France
Style
Impressionism
Genre
Still life
Location
Gothenburg Museum of Art
'Still Life with Red Mullet and Jug' is a striking depiction of common objects presented in a unique manner reminiscent of Impressionism. On a canvas, the artist captures the raw image of a red mullet beside an earthen jug. The whole composition is carried out with oil paints, adding depth and vibrancy to the still life subject. The painting's remarkable blend of ordinary items and extraordinary technique demonstrate how the mundane can be transformed into a vibrant, visual feast.

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