Repairing the Nets (Fisknatet) 1935

"Repairing the Nets (Fisknatet)" is a 1935 etching by Swedish artist Harald Sallberg (1895–1995), showcasing a lone fisherman mending a net on a wooden dock. The scene, rendered in delicate, precise lines, captures the quiet solitude and labor of the fisherman against a backdrop of a simple wooden structure and a vast expanse of netting. Sallberg's masterful use of light and shadow evokes a sense of realism and contemplation, making the work a compelling testament to the artist's ability to depict both the physical and emotional realities of everyday life.