{"product_id":"fish-edward-chalmers-leavitt","title":"Edward Chalmers Leavitt | Fish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eThis oil on canvas by \u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eEdward Chalmers Leavitt\u003c\/strong\u003e, titled \u003cem data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e“Fish,”\u003c\/em\u003e presents a classic 19th-century still life featuring a freshly caught fish laid beside a head of crisp lettuce. Leavitt’s meticulous brushwork, subtle surface sheen, and careful rendering of texture showcase his ability to elevate everyday kitchen subjects into refined works of visual interest. The contrast between the silvery scales and the leafy mass creates a compelling interplay of form and color, revealing the artist’s sensitivity to composition and domestic realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eSigned by the artist in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eEdward Chalmers Leavitt (1842–1904)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of New England’s most prolific and sought-after still-life painters of the late 19th century. Best known for his detailed depictions of fish, game, fruit, and table arrangements, he exhibited at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eNational Academy of Design\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eBoston Art Club\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003ePennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\u003c\/strong\u003e. His works are represented in collections such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eFall River Historical Society\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1217\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNewport Art Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, and various regional New England institutions. Leavitt’s paintings appear regularly at major auction houses and have long been collected by admirers of American still-life painting. \u003cem data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eFish\u003c\/em\u003e is a strong example of his mastery — a quiet, carefully orchestrated composition rooted in both craftsmanship and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gallery 44","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50909885563178,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4875\/4730\/files\/EdwardC.Levitt-FishwithLettuce.jpg?v=1764801039","url":"https:\/\/gallery44llc.com\/products\/fish-edward-chalmers-leavitt","provider":"GALLERY 44","version":"1.0","type":"link"}