The image depicts a person fishing by a calm water body. The view is slightly elevated, showing the angler sitting close to us, partially silhouetted against the light surface of the ground. The water reflects the surroundings with ripples and reflections. The horizon is formed by the water's surface, extending horizontally across the composition. Trees on the left side are depicted with loose lines suggesting movement. The brushstrokes are soft and sketch-like, giving the image a spontaneous quality. The color palette is limited to sepia and black, creating a serene, monochromatic effect.
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The image depicts a person fishing by a calm water body. The view is slightly elevated, showing the angler sitting close to us, partially silhouetted against the light surface of the ground. The water reflects the surroundings with ripples and reflections. The horizon is formed by the water's surface, extending horizontally across the composition. Trees on the left side are depicted with loose lines suggesting movement. The brushstrokes are soft and sketch-like, giving the image a spontaneous quality. The color palette is limited to sepia and black, creating a serene, monochromatic effect.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Angler (Le pecheur a la ligne)

Alphonse Legros

Medium
etching and drypoint?
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.5362
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Tree
  • Water
  • Nature
  • Basket
  • Man

NGA object ID 8284. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.