Artwork
A fisherman and his wife
A fisherman and his wife is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A fisherman and his wife are depicted together in this painting, part of a series showcasing various occupations.
Subject & Meaning
The figures are shown with the tools of their trade, highlighting their social and economic roles. The man holds a long pole, while the woman balances a basket of fish on her head, illustrating their likely involvement in fishing.
Technique & Style
The artist employed flat colors and clean lines to create a straightforward representation of the couple, focusing on their everyday roles without embellishment.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
