The artwork titled “Still Life with Bloaters” is an oil painting on canvas created by Vincent van Gogh in 1886 in Paris, France. This piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls under the still life genre. It is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a grouping of bloaters, or smoked herrings, set against a dark background. The fish are rendered with vigorous brushstrokes and a rich palette of browns, yellows, and touches of white, highlighting the texture and sheen of their scales. The composition captures the quiet and humble nature of everyday objects, a hallmark of still life paintings. The dark background contrasts sharply with the luminosity of the fish, drawing the viewer’s attention to their detailed depiction.
