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Still Life with Fish, Bread, and Kettle

Luis Meléndez

Cleveland Museum of Art

Still life painting with a whole fish on a table. The fish is on the left side, silver and gray with a white belly, facing right, and has a large eye. To the right of the fish are two loaves of bread, one on top of the other. Behind the bread, on the right side, is a dark-colored bottle with a narrow neck. On the left side, behind the fish, are two oranges with leaves. The background is dark, with a large plate or bowl behind the fish. The table is dark brown. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown, gray, and black. Crumbs and garlic cloves are on the table in front of the fish. The painting is in a realistic style. The artist's style is characterized by detailed representation.

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1247 × 893 px
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