1888
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Shrimp Fisherman is a 1888 by Kōno Bairei, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a barefoot man bending over with a net in one hand and a basket slung over his shoulder. His clothes are simple and loose, and he looks focused on his task. The drawing is loose and quick, with soft shading and no fine details. The artist focused on everyday life, not grand scenes. This style was common in Realism, which aimed to show people and places as they truly were. Next, look up Kono Bairei to see more of his sketches of ordinary workers.
Kōno Bairei (幸野 楳嶺; March 3, 1844 – February 20, 1895) was a Japanese painter, book illustrator, and art teacher.
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