Fisherman 1832

"Fisherman" (1832) is an uchiwa-e (fan print) by Yamada Hōgyoku (1804-1844) depicting a solitary fisherman in his boat, his net poised above the water. The artist depicts the fisherman with an expressive face and relaxed pose, reflecting the calm serenity of the scene. This uchiwa-e, now in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Hōgyoku's meticulous attention to detail in the depiction of the boat, the water, and the birds in the sky. The scene, a common theme in Japanese art, captures a moment of tranquility and the daily life of the working class in 19th-century Japan.