1887
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Pêcheur en Canot, au bord d'une Rivière (Fisherman in a Boat) is a 1887 ink by Adolphe Appian, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet river scene at dusk. A lone fisherman sits in a small boat near the shore, casting a line into calm water. Tall trees line the bank, their branches dark against the fading light, while a faint glow lingers on the horizon. The artist used ink to create deep shadows and soft textures, making the scene feel almost three-dimensional. The way the water reflects the trees adds a sense of stillness. Want to learn more? Try looking up etching as a technique.
Adolphe Appian (born as Jacques Barthelemy Adolphe Appian; 28 August 1819 – 29 April 1898) was a French landscape painter and etcher.
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