“Still Life with Fish and Pitcher” is an artwork created by Chaim Soutine in 1923, emblematic of the Expressionism movement and categorized within the still life genre.
The artwork depicts a dynamic and vivid composition featuring elements of everyday life, specifically, a wooden table or surface upon which various objects are arranged. Dominating the scene is a prominent pitcher, rendered in stark white, which provides a striking contrast against an array of more muted and darker earth tones. Beside the pitcher lies a red fabric, imbuing the scene with a sense of liveliness and movement. To the right, a fish, notable for its lifelike detail, hangs suspended, contributing to the somber yet captivating atmosphere of the piece. Objects within the still life are placed in an almost haphazard manner, characteristic of Soutine’s intense and vigorous brushwork, which brings an emotional depth and raw energy to the otherwise mundane subject matter.