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The Two Fishermen, by Joachim Franz Beich, ink, 1712

The Two Fishermen

Joachim Franz Beich

1712

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Two Fishermen is a 1712 ink by Joachim Franz Beich, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joachim Franz Beich
When & what style?
1712 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a quiet river scene with two small figures fishing near the shore. Trees line the water’s edge, and a rocky hill rises in the background. The artist used shading to show depth, making the scene feel alive even without color. The two fishermen sit close together, their boats tied to the bank. The trees and rocks are drawn with fine, detailed lines, giving the landscape a sense of solidity. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.

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