Fishing on the Havel River
1922
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1922
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Fishing on the Havel River is a 1922 ink by Wilhelm Oesterle, depicting fishing, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two men in a small rowboat on calm water. One rows while the other casts a fishing line. Their clothes are simple—overalls and caps. The background is soft, with trees and a low horizon. The artist used aquatint to give the water a grainy, textured look. It catches the light just right, making the scene feel quiet and real. Try comparing this to Oesterle, Wilhelm’s other prints.
