Fishing on Winter River, late 16th-early 17th century
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The Donald McNeely Family Fund In Tribute to Marjorie McNeely and the Suzanne S. Roberts Endowment for Asian Artexpand_more 2023.45
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While many paintings depict recluses in the guise of fishermen, the figures portrayed here are actual fishermen, another popular theme related to the eremitic genre. The two fishermen are mooring their boat on the shore of the river, surrounded by a wintry landscape. The scenery is depicted using the so-called reverse saturation method, meaning that the background, including the sky and the river, are painted with light ink, while other areas—the mountains, riverbank, treetops, and the boat itself—are left unpainted. This technique gives the impression that these spots are covered with snow. Especially noteworthy is the subtle and very skillful rendition of smoke rising above the frozen river from the charcoal brazier on board the river skiff.
Details
- Title
- Fishing on Winter River
- Artist Life
- active 1597 - 1621
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2023.45
- Curator Approved
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