The humble goldfish (Carassius auratus) is one of the earliest fish to be kept as a pet, with a history of domestication stretching back over a thousand years in China. With its vivid orange-gold colouring and graceful, flowing fins, it's a rewarding subject to paint in miniature – all the fine detail of its scales and movement captured in a small, intimate format in gouache and coloured pencil.
Did you know? Contrary to popular belief, goldfish have a memory that extends well beyond a few seconds – studies show they can remember things for months and can even be trained to perform simple tasks.
Artwork Specifications
• Original gouache and coloured pencil on 300gsm soft white watercolour paper • Painting: 10 x 10cm (approx. 4 x 4 inches) • Frame outer dimensions: 17.5 x 17.5cm with soft white mount • Signed on the front by the artist • Certificate of authenticity included • Arrives framed, ready to hang or stand
