Artwork

The Fish in the Hoop Net

The Fish in the Hoop Net, by Alphonse Legros, 1884
The Fish in the Hoop Net, by Alphonse Legros, 1884

The Fish in the Hoop Net is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Fish in the Hoop Net, created by Alphonse Legros in 1884, is a print work currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a fish caught in a hoop net, with the subject rendered in simplicity, emphasizing the interplay between the trapped fish and the net.

Technique & Style

Legros employs shading techniques to achieve depth within the otherwise straightforward scene, characteristic of his artistic approach.

History & Provenance

Produced in 1884, the work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, where it remains accessible for study of Legros' stylistic elements.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alphonse Legros

Artist

Alphonse Legros

Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.

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