Old Fisherman 1902

"Old Fisherman" is a 1902 painting by Hungarian artist Tivadar Kosztka Csontvary. It depicts an elderly fisherman, his weathered face and hands showing the toll of a lifetime at sea. The composition is dominated by the figure, his gaze directed at the viewer with an intensity that suggests both hardship and quiet dignity. The distant coastline and a mountain range, likely the Italian Alps, add a sense of scale and place to the image. Csontvary's use of vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes gives the work a unique and powerful presence.