Fisherman, Isle of Shoals
Childe Hassam, 1903
- Artist
- Childe Hassam
- Date
- 1903
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- conté crayon and watercolor on blue-gray laid paper mounted on board
- Dimensions
- 29.21 × 23.81 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a person standing on a boat, positioned facing forward with their head slightly downcast and arms relaxed in front of their body. The individual's face is undetailed, and they are wearing a dark-colored outfit. The person's hair is covered by a cap. A sail is raised behind them on the right side, and wooden deck planks are visible under their feet. The background has a light, washed-out effect, implying water and sky.