Who painted Fisherman with a Hoop-net (La peche a la truble)?

Fisherman with a Hoop-net (La peche a la truble) was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1874.

Where can I see Fisherman with a Hoop-net (La peche a la truble)?

Fisherman with a Hoop-net (La peche a la truble) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Fisherman with a Hoop-net (La peche a la truble)?

Fisherman with a Hoop-net (La peche a la truble) is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Fisherman with a Hoop-net (La peche a la truble)?

Museum-quality prints of Fisherman with a Hoop-net (La peche a la truble) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Fisherman with a Hoop-net (La peche a la truble)

Alphonse Legros , 1874

Fisherman with a Hoop-net (La peche a la truble) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Alphonse Legros produced the print *Fisherman with a Hoop‑net* in 1874. Executed in a combination of etching and aquatint, the work presents a solitary figure engaged in a traditional fishing method, set against a calm, low‑lying landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a lone fisherman standing in shallow water, his right hand holding a hoop‑net while his gaze is directed toward the surface. The pose conveys concentration, suggesting a moment of patient anticipation before a catch, and the surrounding trees and hills reinforce a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

Legros employed the fine line work of etching together with the tonal washes of aquatint to render both detail and atmosphere. The muted palette and soft transitions between light and shadow create a subdued, almost lyrical quality that aligns with the Romantic interest in nature and individual experience.

History & Provenance

Born in France, Legros moved to London in 1863 and later became a naturalised British citizen. His involvement in British art education, particularly his teaching of printmaking, contributed to a revival of etching in the United Kingdom during the late nineteenth century.

Context

The print reflects the Romantic era’s fascination with rural labor and the dignity of everyday work. By focusing on a solitary fisherman, Legros joins a broader nineteenth‑century trend of depicting humble subjects within expansive natural settings.