Fred Reichman
For Matthew’s Colored Strip, 1969
Oil on canvas
44 1/4 x 24 1/4 in.
Fred Reichman’s deep affection for his children is evident throughout his work, from the tenderness of his imagery to the elegiac cadence of his titles and the intimate scenes drawn from daily life. Matthew’s Colored Strip, made as a gift for his son’s fifth birthday, depicts Matthew’s beloved goldfish alongside a simple ornamental strip of paper used to decorate the bowl.