Artwork
Fisherman and the Genie
Fisherman and the Genie is an unspecified painting by Elihu Vedder. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Fisherman and the Genie is a 1863 painting by American symbolist Elihu Vedder, held in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. It depicts a folkloric scene of a fisherman encountering a supernatural being.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a small, frightened fisherman in a red hat and black shirt, seated on a beach with a large tree behind him, facing a massive genie emerging from a cloud of smoke. The genie appears to be addressing the fisherman, who holds a fish.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its detailed rendering and use of color. The artist's symbolist style is evident in the dreamlike, allegorical scene, with its emphasis on conveying a narrative through visual symbolism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1863 by Elihu Vedder, an American painter and illustrator from New York City, Fisherman and the Genie is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elihu Vedder (26 February 1836 – 29 January 1923) was an American symbolist painter, book illustrator and poet from New York City.
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