1900
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Haul (Le coup de filet) is a 1900 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a fishing scene with two men hauling a net full of fish. The water is drawn with quick, wavy lines, and the men’s clothes and movements look rough and hurried. The fish in the net are simple shapes, but the artist captures the struggle of the task. The lines are all scratchy and uneven, like they were made fast. This style fits the busy, messy work of fishing. Next, check out the technique: etching.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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