Who painted Le Pêcheur à la Ligne?

Le Pêcheur à la Ligne was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1884.

Where can I see Le Pêcheur à la Ligne?

Le Pêcheur à la Ligne is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Le Pêcheur à la Ligne?

Le Pêcheur à la Ligne is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Le Pêcheur à la Ligne

Alphonse Legros , 1884

Le Pêcheur à la Ligne is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1961.301
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. T. Wingate Todd from the Collection of Dr. T. Wingate Todd

About this work

Overview

Le Pêcheur à la Ligne, created by Alphonse Legros in 1884, is a print housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, depicting a contemplative fisherman by a body of water.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures a serene, everyday moment of a solitary fisherman, clad in simple attire, immersed in thought. The tranquil atmosphere and sense of solitude evoke a feeling of peacefulness.

Technique & Style

The composition utilizes chiaroscuro, a technique emphasizing strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, lending the scene a realistic, snapshot-like quality.

History & Provenance

Produced in 1884 by French artist Alphonse Legros, the print is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.