La pêche à la ligne 1858

"La pêche à la ligne" (Fishing) is a pencil drawing by the French artist Paul Gavarni, dated 1858. The drawing depicts a solitary fisherman sitting on a rock by a river, holding a fishing rod. The minimalist composition, rendered in delicate pencil strokes, evokes the serenity and solitude of the countryside. This work exemplifies Gavarni's skill in capturing the essence of everyday life, often portraying the lives of ordinary people in the urban landscapes of 19th-century Paris. The drawing, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a fine example of Gavarni's signature style, known for its gentle humor and social commentary.