Fishermen by Moonlight
1852
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
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1852
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
Fishermen by Moonlight is a 1852 unspecified by William Howis junior, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a group of fishermen gathered around a boat, with one of them standing and the others sitting. The scene is set at night, with the moon shining down on the water. The artist has used dark colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, with the moonlight casting a glow on the figures and the water. The painting has a moody, atmospheric quality to it, with the dark colors and the moonlight creating a sense of drama and tension. The figures of the fishermen are rendered in a loose, expressive style, with the brushstrokes visible and the forms simplified. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up William Howis junior.
