This is the first fish the artist's son, Sebastian, ever caught. When his mother informed him that he should throw it back in the river Sebastian, age six at the time, immediately burst into tears saying "What's the use of fishing if you don't eat it?" After taking several historic photographs of the moment, his father helped Sebastian with the preparation and soon the "Sunny" was done to a turn on the grill. Sebastian and his family then proceeded to eat this tiny fish that produced about two tablespoons worth of a most delicious but bony meat.

 

Sebastian's First Fish

Oil on Board

8.5” x 10.5”

Private Collection

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