Isa Janssens. (Belgian, 1898–1978) Oil on Canvas Still Life with Ray Fish and Lemons

Isa Janssens. (Belgian, 1898–1978)

Still Life with Ray Fish and Lemons

Oil on Canvas, signed lower left

80 x 66 cm

91 x 76 cm (Frame)

This large still life with a flayed ray at its centre recalls Chardin and Chaïm Soutine, yet in this case the filleted ray fish is laid on a table surrounded by mackerel and lemons. Isa Janssens work has appeared at auction in Europe and USA.

The painting would welcome a professional clean and there is some cracking to the paint surface, the condition is evident from the pictures but I think along with the distressed gilt frame it gives a real rustic quality that would be welcome in a farmhouse kitchen, fisherman’s cottage or maybe a seafood restaurant. Food for thought!