The Poor Fisherman 1770 - 1797

"The Poor Fisherman" (1770-1797) is an etching by French artist Jeanne Deny. It depicts a pastoral scene featuring a group of figures in a mountainous landscape. The composition emphasizes the figures’ small scale in the vastness of the natural world. The print is a striking example of Deny's attention to detail and her ability to evoke the beauty of the natural world. It's a fine example of 18th-century French printmaking and is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.