Artwork
Fishing Boats
Fishing Boats is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Charles A. Platt. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Fishing Boats is an etching by Charles A. Platt, created around 1881. It is a print made on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts boats positioned near the water's edge, presenting a straightforward and uncomplicated composition.
Technique & Style
The image was achieved through etching, a process involving the incision of a design onto a metal plate, which is then used for printing. The resulting delicate lines are characteristic of this technique, evident in the rendering of the boats.
Artist & collection
