Fishing was painted by Carl C. Brenner in 1880.

Where can I see Fishing?

Fishing is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Fishing?

Fishing is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Fishing?

Museum-quality prints of Fishing are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Fishing

Carl C. Brenner , 1880

Fishing is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Carl C. Brenner. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Carl C.

About this work

Overview

Carl C. Brenner’s print titled *Fishing* dates from around 1880. Executed as a black‑ink etching on wove paper, the work presents a tranquil outdoor setting where several figures are engaged in angling. The composition captures a fleeting, everyday moment, rendered with a calm, observational tone.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a modest group of anglers positioned along a water’s edge, suggesting leisure and the simple pleasures of rural life. By focusing on an unremarkable activity, Brenner emphasizes the quiet rhythms of daily existence, inviting viewers to contemplate the understated social interactions that unfold in natural surroundings.

Technique & Style

The black‑only palette accentuates contrasts of illumination and shade, creating a tactile sense of depth.

Brenner employed the etching process, incising lines into a metal plate before printing onto wove paper. The black‑only palette accentuates contrasts of illumination and shade, creating a tactile sense of depth. Fine hatching and varied line weight generate texture that conveys both the rippling water and the figures’ clothing, reflecting advances in printmaking detail during the late nineteenth century.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1880, the work belongs to the period when American printmakers were expanding the expressive possibilities of etching. While specific ownership records are limited, the piece has been catalogued among Brenner’s oeuvre of genre scenes, illustrating his interest in documenting ordinary American life through the medium of print.