Head Study of a Fisherman from Capri 1849

Lorenz Frølich’s 1849 watercolor “Head Study of a Fisherman from Capri” is a detailed study of a fisherman’s face, emphasizing the man’s stoic expression and rough features. The artist used subtle washes of color to capture the details of the man’s face, including his furrowed brow and weathered skin. The fisherman’s red cap, a common garment worn by fishermen in Capri, frames his face and provides a splash of color against the otherwise muted tones of the painting. The work is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.