Sunset
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A highly structured, geometric still life. Several fish are stacked across a table, their bodies fragmented into intersecting, angular planes of muted silver, brown, and grey. Sharp, contrasting accents of deep teal and navy blue define the scales and the surrounding shadows. Dated 1946, this work by the School of Paris painter Youla Chapoval reflects the lingering influence of Cubism in the post-war era. By breaking the organic forms of the fish into flat, interlocking facets, Chapoval prioritizes the structural and architectural rhythm of the canvas over realistic representation.