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Still Life of Fish and Cat Oil on panel, 34.3 x 47 cm, by Clara Peeters, after 1620 National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C. |
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An abundance of fish and
seafood dominates the scene, with a red ceramic colander displaying
various fish, the curved body of an eel introducing fluid movement,
while metallic reflections enhance the sense of depth in the
composition. A vigilant cat, its ears flattened, stands protectively
over the seafood bounty, its fur contrasting with the slick fish
scales, glazed pottery, and rough oyster shells, providing the
painting with rich textural variety. Peeters often painted such
scenes of culinary abundance, steering clear of the moralising
undertones commonly found in still-life art. |
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