Who painted A Woodland River with a Fisherman?

A Woodland River with a Fisherman was painted by Adolphe Appian in 1858.

Where can I see A Woodland River with a Fisherman?

A Woodland River with a Fisherman is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Woodland River with a Fisherman?

A Woodland River with a Fisherman is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of A Woodland River with a Fisherman?

Museum-quality prints of A Woodland River with a Fisherman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Woodland River with a Fisherman

Adolphe Appian , 1858

A Woodland River with a Fisherman is a charcoal drawing by the Romanticist artist Adolphe Appian. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in charcoal: Appian; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: (undeciphered)

About this work

Overview

A Woodland River with a Fisherman is a drawing by French artist Adolphe Appian, executed in 1858 on wove paper using a combination of charcoal, chalk, brushed washes, and scratching techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing portrays a serene natural setting: a woodland riverbank where a lone fisherman stands, embodying a moment of tranquility within the landscape.

Technique & Style

Appian's detailed rendering of the natural world in this piece exemplifies his characteristic attention to detail, achieved through the layered use of charcoal for depth, chalk for highlights, and scratching out to refine textures and light effects.

History & Provenance

Created in 1858, the work reflects Appian's contribution to the 19th-century French landscape tradition, though specific provenance details (ownership history) are not provided in the available information.

Context

This drawing aligns with the 19th-century artistic focus on landscape as a subject for both study and aesthetic pleasure, highlighting the era's appreciation for natural beauty.