Visser bij een kust 1836 - 1890

"Visser bij een kust" (Fisherman by a Coast), an etching by Dutch artist Elchanon Verveer (1826-1900), is a poignant depiction of a solitary figure standing by the sea. Created between 1836 and 1890, the artwork showcases Verveer's mastery of line and detail. The fisherman, hunched over his walking stick, is rendered with expressive strokes, capturing his weariness and contemplation. The background, with its hazy sky and distant boats, adds to the sense of isolation and the vastness of the sea. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, "Visser bij een kust" is a compelling example of Dutch realism and the artist's sensitivity to the human condition.