1881
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Poleman in the Ma'sh is a 1881 chalk by Thomas Eakins, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man standing in a marshy field. He’s holding a long pole with a net at the end, and he wears a hat and loose clothes. The background is blurry, with dark brushstrokes suggesting water and plants. The title hints this might be about a fisherman or someone working in wetlands. The loose, sketchy lines and muted colors feel quick and rough, like a first draft. Next, check out Realism to see how artists focused on everyday life.
Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins (; July 25, 1844 – June 25, 1916) was an American realist painter, photographer, sculptor, and fine arts educator.
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