Artwork

Fishermen's Quarters

Fishermen's Quarters, by Jean-Émile Laboureur, 1933
Fishermen's Quarters, by Jean-Émile Laboureur, 1933

Fishermen's Quarters is a print by Jean-Émile Laboureur. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Fishermen's Quarters is a 1933 print by Jean-Émile Laboureur, a French artist known for his diverse output across various mediums.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a scene of everyday life by the sea, likely documenting the routines and environments of fishermen.

Technique & Style

Laboureur's work as a printmaker reflects his training under Édouard Toudouze and Auguste Lepère, showcasing his skill in engraving and illustration.

History & Provenance

Fishermen's Quarters is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean-Émile Laboureur

Artist

Jean-Émile Laboureur

Émile Laboureur, known as Jean Émile (16 August 1877, Nantes – 16 June 1943, near Pénestin) was a French painter, designer, engraver, watercolorist, lithographer, and illustrator.

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