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Fisherman on the Lakeshore [Pescatore sulla riva del lago]

Antonio Fontanesi

1864

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Fisherman on the Lakeshore [Pescatore sulla riva del lago] is a 1864 ink by Antonio Fontanesi, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Antonio Fontanesi
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a lone fisherman sitting on a lakeside rock, casting his line into calm water. Bare trees frame the scene, their branches tangled against a light sky. The waves are drawn in quick, sketchy lines, and the shore is dotted with rocks and reeds. The artist used a printmaking method that lets ink sit in carved grooves, creating soft shadows and textures. This style was popular for capturing fleeting moments in nature. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.