Fisherman’s Family 1878 - 1888

“Fisherman’s Family” is a watercolor drawing created between 1878 and 1888 by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, a prominent French Symbolist painter. The work depicts a family of fishermen in a coastal landscape, their figures rendered with delicate lines and soft washes of color. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and simplicity, characteristic of Puvis de Chavannes's style. The artist’s emphasis on the landscape and the figures' peaceful pose emphasizes the importance of nature and family life in his artistic vision.