Sorting Fish
1926
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1926
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a dimly lit room with two people sorting fish. One person stands holding a large net full of fish, while the other sits on a stool, maybe cleaning or arranging them. The walls are rough, and light pours in from a small window, casting sharp shadows. Notice how the artist used deep contrasts between light and dark to make the scene feel dramatic. The fish and nets look almost textured, as if you could feel their weight. Check out chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
