Thames Fishermen
1859
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1859
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Thames Fishermen is a 1859 ink by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet river scene with a small boat carrying two people. Tall trees line the banks, and the water looks calm. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show movement in the trees and waves. The dark brown ink stands out against the light paper, making the scene feel rough and textured. This style was common in early studies for paintings. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints with sharp tools.
