Artwork

Fishermen by the Sea on a Summer's Evening

Fishermen by the Sea on a Summer's Evening, by Unknown, 1888
Fishermen by the Sea on a Summer's Evening, by Unknown, 1888

Fishermen by the Sea on a Summer's Evening is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Fishermen by the Sea on a Summer's Evening is a photograph created in 1888 by an unknown photographer, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a group of men on a wooden dock by the water, dressed in work attire, suggesting they are laborers, possibly fishermen. They appear relaxed, taking a break, with some holding pipes or tools.

Technique & Style

The photograph is characterized by warm light, casting shadows on the men's faces and the dock's rough planks, indicating a late-day scene. The style is consistent with Realism, a movement focused on everyday life and activities.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known