Artwork
The Fish in the Hoop Net
The Fish in the Hoop Net 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.
- 1920.540
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
The Fish in the Hoop Net, created by Alphonse Legros in 1884, is a print work currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a fish caught in a hoop net, with the subject rendered in simplicity, emphasizing the interplay between the trapped fish and the net.
Technique & Style
Legros employs shading techniques to achieve depth within the otherwise straightforward scene, characteristic of his artistic approach.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1884, the work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, where it remains accessible for study of Legros' stylistic elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
