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Fisherman's Family

Louis Gallait , 1848

Fisherman's Family, by Louis Gallait, oil, 1848
Fisherman's Family, by Louis Gallait, oil, 1848

Fisherman's Family is an oil painting by the Realist artist Louis Gallait. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Fisherman's Family is a painting created by Louis Gallait in 1848 using oil paint. It is a representative work of the Realism movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a family of fishermen sitting on a rocky beach. The scene shows a father, mother, and baby, with the mother holding the infant and the father seated behind her. The family's everyday life and social conditions are rendered in detail.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its realistic representation and attention to costume details. The use of chiaroscuro contributes to the tranquil atmosphere of the scene, with a cloudy sky and a serene landscape surrounding the family.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection. Created in 1848 by Belgian painter Louis Gallait, it reflects his skill in reviving history painting and his focus on realism.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Louis Gallait

Artist

Louis Gallait

Louis Gallait (9 or 10 May 1810 – 20 November 1887) was a Belgian painter. He lay at the basis of a revival of history painting in Belgium. He earned his reputation especially with the large painting of Charles V's…

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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