Artwork
Thames Fishermen
Thames Fishermen is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Thames Fishermen is a print created by Francis Seymour Haden in 1859 using a combination of drypoint and etching techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene river scene with two fishermen in a small boat, surrounded by tall reeds and trees with sprawling branches against a pale sky.
Technique & Style
Haden's use of fine, scratchy lines creates a textured effect, giving the scene a detailed yet dreamy quality, with the water and reeds appearing almost woven.
Artist & collection
