A Fisherman

Eastman Johnson

Created:
Movement:
1906
Realism
key Notes:
Realism, Maritime Scene
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Dimensions:
9 x 8 1/4 in. (23 x 21 cm)
medium:
Brown inks on tan-color sized canvas
story of the work:

"A Fisherman," created by Eastman Johnson in 1906, depicts a solitary figure engaged in the act of fishing, reflecting the artist's interest in American rural life and the natural environment. Johnson, known for his genre scenes and portraits, captures the tranquility and introspection associated with the fishing experience, although specific details about the painting's provenance or exhibition history remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"A Fisherman" by Eastman Johnson, created in 1906, features a detailed depiction of a solitary fisherman engaged in his craft, rendered in rich brown inks on a tan-colored sized canvas. The composition emphasizes the textures of the fisherman’s clothing and the surrounding environment, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow to evoke a sense of tranquility and introspection.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Fisherman