A Good Catch
1892
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1892
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a man in old clothes holding a large fish while a small dog jumps up beside him. The man has a quiet smile, proud of his catch. The scene feels warm and real, like a snapshot. The artist used fine lines and shading to make the fish’s scales look almost wet. The paper’s texture adds depth to the print. Cary made over 200 etchings like this. See more prints by Cary at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
