Artwork
Study for Family Fishing
Study for Family Fishing is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henri Rousseau. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Israel Museum.
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Overview
Study for Family Fishing is a 1898 oil painting by Henri Rousseau, a French artist known for his Naïve style. The work is part of the Israel Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a riverbank scene with a cloudy sky, dominated by dark greens and browns. A figure stands in the foreground, but their activity is obscured by dark shadows, lending an air of mystery to the scene.
Technique & Style
Rousseau's use of oil paint and his Naïve style, characterized by a lack of formal training, contribute to the painting's distinctive aesthetic. The work is associated with the post-Impressionist movement.
History & Provenance
Rousseau created this painting in 1898, after retiring from his job as a toll and tax collector at the age of 49 to pursue art full-time. The painting is now held in the Israel Museum.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Henri Julien Félix Rousseau was born on 21 May 1844 in Laval, Mayenne, and died in Paris on 2 September 1910.
