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A Fisherman Hauling in his Net, c.1625-c.1630. Creator: Hendrick Avercamp
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A Fisherman Hauling in his Net, c.1625-c.1630. Creator: Hendrick Avercamp
A Fisherman Hauling in his Net, c.1625-c.1630
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Avercamp Hendrick De Stomme Van Kampen Dutch Golden Age Fisherfolk Fisherman Fishermen Fishing Fishing Net Fishing Nets Hauling Hendrick Avercamp The Mute Of Kampen Windmill
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This 17th century artwork, titled "A Fisherman Hauling in his Net" by Hendrick Avercamp, depicts a solitary fisherman in the Netherlands, engaged in the arduous task of hauling in his heavy fishing net. The scene takes place on the frozen edge of a river, with a quaint windmill and a snow-covered building in the background, adding to the idyllic rural setting. The fisherman, dressed in waders and wearing a hat, stands tall and determined as he strains to pull the net ashore, assisted by a helper who holds the framing line in black ink. The intricately detailed drawing, executed in pen and brown and grey ink with transparent and opaque watercolor over traces of graphite or black chalk, captures the rugged textures of the fisherman's clothing and the frozen landscape. This work of art, a testament to the daily life and labor of the Dutch fisherfolk during the Golden Age, is a prime example of the regionalism and rustic charm that characterized the art of the Low Countries during this period. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a renowned heritage art institution, proudly preserves this masterpiece for future generations to appreciate the beauty and history of this bygone era.
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