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

Created in 1874, *Fisherman with a Hoop‑net (La pêche à la truble)* is a print by Alphonse Legros, a French‑born artist who settled in London and later took British citizenship. The work belongs to Legros’s extensive printmaking output, which he used to champion the medium during a period of renewed interest in etching in Britain.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures a solitary fisherman bent over a craggy shoreline, holding a hoop‑net poised above shallow, rippling water. The composition conveys a quiet moment of labor, emphasizing the physicality of the task and the harsh, damp environment of the coast.

Technique & Style

Legros combined three intaglio processes—etching, aquatint and dry‑point—to achieve a range of tones. The etched lines define the figure and rocks, while aquatint provides the soft, wet sheen of the sea, and dry‑point adds delicate, velvety edges that suggest the chill of the water.

History & Provenance

After moving to London in 1863, Legros taught at the Royal Academy of Arts, where his advocacy helped revive British etching. The print was produced during his mature period, reflecting his interest in portraying ordinary workers. It remains documented in several museum collections that focus on 19th‑century printmaking.