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Fish Net Mender, c. 1940. Creator: Dorothea Bates
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Fish Net Mender, c. 1940. Creator: Dorothea Bates
Fish Net Mender, c. 1940
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Fish Net Mender
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is a captivating work of art created by American artist Dorothea Bates in the 1940s. This evocative piece, which measures approximately 12 x 15 inches, is a watercolour graphite and coloured pencil drawing on paperboard, mounted on wood. The image transports us back in time to the United States during the 1930s and 1940s, capturing the essence of rural America and the daily life of its inhabitants. The central figure of the composition is a fish net mender, deeply engrossed in the mending process. With his back towards the viewer, he sits on a wooden stool, his weathered hands deftly weaving together the torn and frayed strands of the net. The intricate pattern of the net, with its myriad of interconnected threads, is rendered in exquisite detail, reflecting the artist's meticulous attention to texture and form. The scene is set against a backdrop of nature, with the sun casting long shadows on the ground and a few trees in the distance. The muted colours of the drawing - earthy browns, deep blues, and subdued greens - evoke a sense of tranquility and timelessness. The use of graphite and coloured pencil adds depth and dimension to the work, bringing the image to life and making the viewer feel as if they have been transported to that very moment in time. "Fish Net Mender" is an important work in the Index of American Design, a project initiated by the Federal Art Project, which aimed to document and preserve American decorative arts and folk art. It is now part of the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the United States. This evocative and beautifully rendered piece offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the simple pleasures and hard work that shaped the lives of generations gone by.
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