1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Le Pêcheur à la Ligne is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a man fishing with a line. He's standing by a body of water, lost in thought. The man's simple clothes and the quiet scene make this painting interesting, it's a calm moment in time. The fisherman seems alone, which adds to the peaceful feeling. This moment feels real, like a snapshot of everyday life. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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