The Fishing Barge c. 1935

"The Fishing Barge" is a graphite drawing created by Everett Gee Jackson in 1935. The drawing depicts a fisherman holding a fishing rod and a bag of fish. In the background, a group of fishermen in a boat are seen fishing. The composition is simplified and uses geometric shapes, characteristic of Jackson's style of Social Realism. This artwork highlights the working class of the era, with the fishermen's everyday labor depicted with a sense of realism and dignity. The drawing is rendered in a smooth, almost photographic style, with a focus on light and shadow.