Fisherman with a Hoop-net (La peche a la truble)
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The print shows a man bending over a rocky shore. He holds a hoop net above shallow water. The waves look wet and cold. Legros lived in London for years though he was born in France. He loved making prints of everyday workers. This one feels quiet and real, like you’re standing right there. Look at how the light hits the water. See how the man’s coat blends into the dark rocks. Try Legros’s other etchings next.
