Fisher Boy by the Sea, Evening Sun

1893

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Boy

Dominant colour

Fisher Boy by the Sea, Evening Sun is a 1893 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Boy, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1893 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a boy. He’s wearing a dark hat pulled low over his forehead and a high-collared jacket. His face is serious, with a slight frown and direct gaze. The artist used shading to create depth, especially around his eyes and collar. This technique makes the boy’s face stand out against the plain background. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create drama in art.