This work, made by the French Rococo artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard depicts a fisherman, standing barefoot, clad in rustic attire and a broad-brimmed hat. He holds his net with both hands, his pose suggesting the physical effort of his labor. Fragonard’s use of quick, fluid, and confident lines infuses the figure with a sense of life and movement. The drawing is not a stiff, academic study but a lively and sympathetic observation of a common man.
While known for his playful and aristocratic scenes, Fragonard also created many drawings that celebrated rustic life. Here, the focus is on the dignity of the individual and the simple beauty of an ordinary moment. The warm tones of the red chalk and the loose, expressive handling of the medium are characteristic of Fragonard's style, demonstrating his ability to capture the essence of his subject with dazzling facility and charm.
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