The gray day (beach with fishermen and boats) 1891

"The gray day (beach with fishermen and boats)" is a painting by Giovanni Fattori, painted in 1891. The painting depicts a beach scene with fishermen and their boats. The scene is set on a cloudy day, with the sea and sky painted in shades of gray. Fattori was a member of the Italian Macchiaioli movement, a group of artists who sought to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere in their paintings. His brushstrokes are loose and expressive, and his use of color is muted but evocative. The painting is a masterful example of Fattori's signature style.