1881
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Net Makers is a 1881 by Otto Henry Bacher, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two women working under a stone bridge. One woman stands holding what looks like a long pole, while the other sits on a low stool, bending over a woven net. The bridge arches above them, and through it, you can see a crowd of people in the distance. The whole scene is drawn in loose, sketchy lines with lots of shading. The artist focused on everyday life, showing ordinary people doing simple work. The way light and shadow play across the figures and bridge makes the scene feel alive. Next, check out Realism to see how artists often depicted ordinary moments like this.
Otto Henry Bacher (May 31, 1856, Cleveland - August 16, 1909, Bronxville, New York) was an American artist; primarily known for his etchings and illustrations. He also painted oils in a variety of genres.
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