The artwork, titled “Herrings and a Bottle of Chianti,” created by Chaim Soutine circa 1917, belongs to the Expressionism art movement. Rendered in oil on canvas, this still life painting is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a striking still life composition featuring a cluster of herrings suspended alongside a bottle of Chianti. The use of rich, dark tones and vigorous brushstrokes characteristic of Expressionism imbues the scene with a dramatic and almost somber atmosphere. The artist’s technique emphasizes texture and depth, drawing attention to the physicality and form of the subject matter, while the interplay of light and shadow enhances the visual intensity of the composition. The overall impact is one of dynamic movement and emotional resonance, typical of Soutine’s distinctive style.