Study for "The Fishermen" with Men Emptying the Nets (Etude pour "Les Pêcheurs" et hommes vidant des raies) 1894 - 1895

This is a preparatory drawing for Georges Lacombe's 1895 painting "The Fishermen." It depicts a group of men in a boat rowing, while others on the shore are emptying nets. The simple lines and expressive figures suggest a sense of movement and the laborious work of the fishermen. The work was created in 1894-1895 and is a study for the artist's final painting. This work is a charcoal drawing on paper, measuring 34 x 25.4 cm (13 3/8 x 10 in.).