Anglers of 1811 by Anonymous

Anglers of 1811 c. 19th century

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hand-colored-etching, print

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aged paper

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toned paper

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hand-colored-etching

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water colours

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pastel soft colours

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muted colour palette

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print

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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england

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Anglers of 1811" is an anonymous hand-colored etching depicting a humorous scene of a group of individuals struggling to fish from a small boat. The print, created in the 19th century, is a satirical commentary on the popular pastime of fishing, likely poking fun at the comical chaos and the often-unsuccessful nature of the activity. The scene features a crowded boat overflowing with anglers and their gear, highlighting the absurdity of their pursuit. "Anglers of 1811" is a fine example of 19th-century British satirical printmaking.

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