The Fishermen 1850 - 1855

"The Fishermen" is a lithograph by Henri-Charles-Antoine Baron, dating from 1850 to 1855, and currently residing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The work depicts three figures, likely women, by a body of water. Two are seated on a rocky bank while the third stands, all gazing at the water's edge. The composition and subject matter are characteristic of the Realist movement of 19th-century art, with Baron capturing the simple, everyday activities of common people. The print's delicate lines and subtle shading contribute to a sense of quiet contemplation and the tranquil beauty of nature.