Artwork
Fishing
Fishing is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Jacque. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
This painting shows four men in a boat beside a calm river. One man steers while the others mend nets or watch the water. The light hits the water and their clothes in soft, uneven patches.
Jacque painted this scene in 1865, right when France was changing fast. The men look quiet, but you can almost hear the river and the wind.
If you like Jacque’s calm scenes, try Charles-Émile Jacque.
Overview
Fishing is a 1865 print by Charles-Émile Jacque, a French artist associated with the Barbizon School.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts four men in a boat on a serene river, engaged in quiet activities such as steering, mending nets, or observing the water. The scene embodies the Barbizon School's emphasis on everyday rural life and natural settings.
Technique & Style
The work features soft, uneven light patches on the water and the men's clothing, creating a sense of calmness and serenity. Jacque's style is characterized by a focus on capturing the tranquility of rural scenes.
Context
Created in 1865, Fishing reflects the artistic themes of its time, as well as the broader societal changes occurring in France during that period.
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Artist
Charles-Émile Jacque (23 May 1813 – 7 May 1894) was a French painter of Pastoralism and engraver who was, with Jean-François Millet, part of the Barbizon School. He first learned to engrave maps when he spent seven years in the French Army.
The Boat Trip: Cabin Boy Hauling the Tow-Rope or Hauling by Rope
The Boat Trip: The Cabin Boy Fishing (Line Fishing)
Untitled (Log Raft Fishing)
Morning along the River (La matin sur la riviere)
Fording a River (Le gue)
Pêcheur en Canot, au bord d'une Rivière (Fisherman in a Boat)
Near the Mill (Pres du moulin)
Near the Mill (Pres du moulin)
The Old Footbridge
The Little Pig Herd