Gentlemen Fishing 1794

"Gentlemen Fishing" is an oil painting by Benjamin West, completed in 1794. The painting depicts a group of gentlemen in a boat, fishing on a river. The scene is set in a serene landscape with a distant town in the background. The gentlemen, all wearing traditional attire, are engaged in the peaceful pastime of fishing, their rods casting lines into the water. This painting is an example of West's skillful depiction of everyday life and the beauty of the natural world. West was a prominent figure in the British art scene, known for his historical and genre paintings. This particular work captures a moment of leisure and camaraderie amongst the gentlemen.