Irish Fisherman
1810
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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John Wesley Jarvis
John Wesley Jarvis (1781–1839) was an American artist, born in South Shields.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Irish Fisherman is a 1810 chalk by John Wesley Jarvis, a Romanticism work, depicting Soldier, held at National Gallery of Art.
This small drawing shows a weathered Irish fisherman in a cap, holding a rope. His face is lined from years at sea. The black chalk lets the light catch his rough skin. John Wesley Jarvis often made quick sketches like this. He worked fast to capture real people. This sheet feels like a moment frozen in time. Look for Jarvis, John Wesley to see more.
John Wesley Jarvis (1781–1839) was an American artist, born in South Shields.
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