The Old Fisherman
1901
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1901
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The Old Fisherman is a 1901 oil by Alexander Ignatius Roche, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting shows an old fisherman sitting in a boat, holding a gouda clay pipe. He wears a dark jacket and a cap. The background is a light-colored wall with green and brown brushstrokes. The fisherman's face is turned to the left, and his right hand holds the pipe. His left hand rests on the boat's edge. The overall mood is calm and serene. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
