Artwork
Fisherman with a Net
Fisherman with a Net is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Fisherman with a Net is an etching on laid paper created by Félix Henri Bracquemond in 1868. The work is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene riverbank scene with dense trees, a lone boat, and reeds. The composition focuses on the interplay of light and dark, conveying a sense of movement in the natural environment.
Technique & Style
Bracquemond employed quick, sketchy lines to capture the texture and movement of the trees and water, characteristic of his etching style. The use of black ink on laid paper creates a high-contrast image with intricate details.
Context
Bracquemond was a key figure in the revival of printmaking and contributed to the Japonisme movement through his ceramic designs. His work and connections influenced other artists, including Manet and Degas.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Henri Bracquemond was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker. He played a key role in the revival of printmaking, encouraging artists such as Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro to use this technique.
- Banks of the Adour (Bord de l'Adour)
Clump of Trees with a Vista
Near Nordkerque (Pres de Nordkerque)
Salmon Fisher (Le pecheur du saumon)
Man with a Punt, Figure to the Right (Pecheurs des truites)
Castle in Spain (Chateau en Espagne)
The Cudgel Dam and Covered Bridge
Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille)
Landscape with Peat-bog; In the Marsh (Paysage des tourbieres; Dans les marais)
Along the River (Sur la riviere)
The Vision (L'apparition)
Banks of the Venelle (Bord de la Venelle)