Delights of Fishing 1823

"Delights of Fishing" is an aquatint by Charles Turner from 1823. The print, now in the Art Institute of Chicago collection, captures the excitement of a fishing expedition with two figures. One man skillfully reels in a fish as his companion reaches for the net, a scene filled with anticipation and camaraderie. Turner's detailed depiction of the landscape, water, and figures in this aquatint reveals his mastery of this printmaking technique, allowing him to portray the delicate tones and nuances of the natural world. This print exemplifies the popular genre of sporting art during the early 19th century.