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Credit to Creator / Licencing :

The Artist of this Painting is Jules-Louis Dupré (1811-1889). For the details about License of this Painting, Please refer to the following links.

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/artists/jules-louis-dupre#:~:text=Works%20by%20Jules%2DLouis%20Dupr%C3%A9%20A%20fisherman%20stands,provide%20contrasting%20with%20the%20sunlit%20meadow%20beyond.       

Description:

This painting, likely by an artist from the Barbizon School, depicts a peaceful, marshy landscape with a solitary figure. A man is shown wading in a shallow, reflective body of water, holding a long fishing rod. The scene is dominated by a row of pollarded willows, their thick, gnarled trunks and slender, leafy branches creating a natural screen. The light from a soft, cloudy sky illuminates the scene, catching the tops of the trees and reflecting on the water's surface. In the background, a field with cows suggests a larger pastoral setting. The artist uses a realistic and direct style, capturing the quiet solitude of the moment and the serene beauty of the natural environment. The colors are muted and earthy, with the greens of the foliage standing out against the pale sky and murky water.

Resource Type : Paintings