Artwork
The Fisherman's Song
The Fisherman's Song is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Milton James Burns. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Fisherman's Song is an 1887 etching by Milton James Burns, depicting a serene, everyday scene of six laborers walking along a muddy path near a small village.
Subject & Meaning
The etching captures a moment of quiet, ordinary life, focusing on six men, likely fishermen or villagers, engaged in their daily routine, conveying a sense of tranquility and simplicity.
Technique & Style
Burns employed etching to achieve detailed shading, emphasizing the texture of the men's work clothes and the rugged, wet terrain, while simple, wooden village structures and a distant sailboat add depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1887, the etching's provenance and exhibition history are not detailed here, highlighting only its creation year and artist.
Context
The work reflects late 19th-century interests in depicting everyday, working-class life, though specific contextual influences or movements associated with Burns are not specified.
Legacy
The etching's impact or reception over time is not provided, focusing instead on the immediate depiction and technique of the piece.
Artist & collection
The Diggers (Les becheurs)
The Diggers (Les Becheurs)
The Lime-Burner
Four Hours of the Day: Evening
The Lime-Burner
The Lime-Burner
The Diggers
Man with Wheelbarrow (Le paysan rentrant du fumier)
The Young Fisher Boy
Soldier with a Pail, Seen from Behind (Soldato di spalle con secchio)
Le calvaire (2e planche) (Calvary) (second plate)
Peasant