Artwork
South Sea Fishers
South Sea Fishers is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
South Sea Fishers is an etching created by Charles Meryon in 1850. The print showcases Meryon's skill as a printmaker, achieved despite his color blindness, which led him to work primarily in etching.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene maritime scene, featuring a group of sailing ships on calm waters. The detailed rendering of the vessels and their rigging is a focal point of the composition.
Technique & Style
Meryon's work is characterized by its detailed and atmospheric style, evident in the textured depiction of the ships' sails and the smooth rendering of the sea. The attention to the lines and texture of the vessels is a hallmark of his technique.
History & Provenance
Charles Meryon was a prominent French etcher of the 19th century, known for his Gothic vision of Paris. South Sea Fishers is an example of his work outside of his typical Parisian subjects.
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Artist
Charles Meryon (sometimes Méryon, 23 November 1821 – 14 February 1868) was a French artist who worked almost entirely in etching, as he had colour blindness.
Sketch from Nature
A "Duinopschuit," a Smaller Sailing Boat, and a Rowboat
The Galliot of Jean de Vyl of Rotterdam
Three Sailing Vessels on Calm Waters
A Mediterranean Harbor
Shore of Inland Waterway with a Ketch, Two Smaller Boats, and Fisherman
Marine
River with Shipping
Untitled
Inland Waterway with Two Galliots at the Right
Group of Ships
Ships Under Repair