The Poor Fisherman 

"The Poor Fisherman", by French Symbolist painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, is a poignant depiction of a fisherman and his young child in a small boat. The muted tones and simplified forms characteristic of Chavannes' style evoke a sense of melancholy and the harsh realities of life at sea. The painting's focus on the figures' postures and the emptiness of the surrounding landscape creates a powerful sense of isolation and hardship, highlighting the theme of poverty and the struggles of everyday life for those who depend on the sea for survival. The artwork is currently on display at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, Japan.