Artwork
The Angler
The Angler is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Carel de Moor. It dates from 1719 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
The Angler is a painting depicting a serene scene of everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a young man fishing by a river, observed by a woman and a man smoking a pipe from behind a fence. A cow is being milked in the background, and a dog lies sleeping in the foreground, capturing a tranquil moment.
Technique & Style
The artist has carefully rendered the effects of light on the figures and the relaxed atmosphere of the scene, suggesting a focus on capturing the quiet details of rural life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carel de Moor (25 February 1655 – 16 February 1738) was a Dutch Golden Age etcher and painter. He was a pupil of the Dutch Golden Age painter Gerard Dou.
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