Paintings, Art Deco

Large Still Life with Fish Oil-on-Canvas in Gilded Frame, 152cm x 112cm

Large Still Life with Fish Oil-on-Canvas in Gilded Frame, 152cm x 112cm

This exquisite and large still life oil-on-canvas painting portrays an abundant range of food items carefully arranged on a table against a dark backdrop. At the center, a large fish rests on a red dish, surrounded by a brass container filled with white asparagus and leafy greens. To the left, a white pie sits near pieces of bread, an orange, and a knife, while to the right, a bowl of red berries is placed next to a tall goblet and a small group of fish and peeled shrimp as well as lemons and more herring.The central symbol in this painting being fish is considered a symbol of the origin of life in accordance with the traditional cosmogonic concepts of most peoples of the Earth; life originated from water. During ritual worships, fish dishes, as well as fish sacrifices were presented to all gods of the underworld and the moon goddesses of water, love and fertility.The artist of this piece uses predominantly warm colours and dramatic lighting from the right side to highlight the textures and surfaces of the items, With its very generous dimensions, measuring 152.3 in width and 112cm in height, this painting would make a fantastic and eye-catching centre piece of any luxurious and large space such as a living room or a hallway. It is dated back to early 1900.

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A. Zardinsh. Two young ladies. A meeting.

A. Zardinsh. "Picturesque nationality. Painting Narodnitsa". July 1, 1948.

A. Zardinsh. "Picturesque nationality. Painting Narodnitsa". July 1, 1948.

A. Zardinsh. "At the cabaret". 1912-1946

A. Zardinsh. "At the cabaret". 1912-1946

A. Zardinsh. At the girls house

A. Zardinsh. At the girls house

A.Zardinsh. Frieze composition.

A.Zardinsh. Frieze composition.

A.Zardinsh. Circus melody.

A.Zardinsh. Circus melody.

A.Zardinsh. "Scene on the street". 1935-1937.

A.Zardinsh. "Scene on the street". 1935-1937.

Adolf Zardinsh. Reading the Bible.

Adolf Zardinsh. Reading the Bible.

A. Zardinsh. Initiation rite.

A. Zardinsh. Initiation rite.

A. Zardinsh. Watercolor. The lobby is modern.

A. Zardinsh. Watercolor. The lobby is modern.

"Modern Lobby" September 28, 1947. Demonstrates perspective in the interior of the Art Deco public building with important and graceful people of the future.

A. Zardinsh. Scene in the cafe.

A. Zardinsh. Scene in the cafe.

A. Zardinsh. View in the circus.

A. Zardinsh. View in the circus.

A.Zardinsh. "Buffet". Scene in the interior. 1954-1963

A.Zardinsh. "Buffet". Scene in the interior. 1954-1963

Adolf Zardinsh. Scene in the interior.

Adolf Zardinsh. Scene in the interior.

A. Zardinsh. "Evening scene. On the street". 1934-1936 years.

A. Zardinsh. "Evening scene. On the street". 1934-1936 years.

A. Zardinsh. "Man and woman".

A. Zardinsh. "Man and woman".

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