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Fishing [La pesca]

Antonio Fontanesi

1864

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Fishing [La pesca] 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 black-and-white print shows two figures in a marshy scene. One person stands tall, holding a fishing rod near reeds, while another kneels beside them, also with a rod. The water is murky, and the background has tall grasses and a dark, shadowy sky. The artist used fine lines to show light and texture, making the scene feel real. This print was made using a method called etching. Look up etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.