The Herring Net
1885
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1885
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The Herring Net is a 1885 oil by Winslow Homer, a american_impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
The painting shows two men in a small boat, hauling in a net full of fish. They're working hard, one pulling in the net and the other unloading the catch. This painting is interesting because it shows everyday life as a struggle between people and nature. Check out the work of artist Winslow Homer to see more scenes of people interacting with the sea.
