Hauling in the Nets

About this work

This painting shows two people in a small boat on choppy water. One stands at the back, pulling on a rope, while the other sits hunched over in the front. The sky is pale with light brushstrokes, and the waves look rough but not dangerous. The artist used quick, loose strokes to show movement in the water and sky. The colors are muted—blues, grays, and a bit of red in the boat. Try looking up watercolor to see how artists use thin, transparent layers to build up color.