Janet Fish (b. 1938). Snow Storm, 1996. Oil on canvas. 50-1/4 x 56-1/4 inches (127.6 x 142.9 cm). Signed and dated lower...

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Janet Fish (b. 1938)
Snow Storm, 1996
Oil on canvas
50-1/4 x 56-1/4 inches (127.6 x 142.9 cm)
Signed and dated lower right: Janet Fish 1996 ©

PROVENANCE:
DC Moore Gallery, New York;
Private collection, New Jersey.

Janet Fish's Snow Storm exemplifies the artist's fascination with light, transparency, and the intricate reflections found in everyday objects. In this work, Fish captures a moment of quiet intensity, depicting the interplay of light and color within a domestic space, set against the backdrop of a winter storm. Her use of rich hues and layered brushstrokes conveys the contrast between the cold, swirling snow outside and the warmth of indoor life. Fish's meticulous attention to detail, especially in glass and reflective surfaces, evokes a sense of stillness amid the storm, transforming the mundane into a luminous visual experience. This painting reflects Fish's broader themes, including her dedication to capturing the fleeting beauty of light as it interacts with ordinary objects.




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