Delights of Fishing 1823

drawing, print, paper

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

paper

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

england

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

botanical art

watercolor

"Delights of Fishing" is a hand-colored aquatint engraving by Charles Turner from 1823. The print depicts a young man standing on the bank of a river holding a fishing rod, while a dog chases a cow in the foreground. Turner's work is known for its meticulous detail and skillful use of color. The aquatint process, which involves etching the plate with acid, gives the image a soft, atmospheric quality. Turner's print is a charming and humorous depiction of a popular pastime in 19th-century England. The artwork is currently housed in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.