dense cluster of many different varieties of fish swimming in all different directions; other sea life near bottom including squid, lobster, shrimp, crabs, and snails

Eighty-eight Fish, second half 19th century

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A mirage of fish painted to extent of horror i vacuii. All are created meticulously with an almost scientific accuracy. Towards the bottom are crabs, a lobster, prawns, a stingray, flounder.

Details
Title
Eighty-eight Fish
Artist Life
active. c.1850 - 1869
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2013.31.38
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dense cluster of many different varieties of fish swimming in all different directions; other sea life near bottom including squid, lobster, shrimp, crabs, and snails