Fishing
ca. 1862-63
Édouard Manet captures a lazy afternoon by the river, where fishermen haul in their nets while a well-dressed couple and their dog watch from the bank. A vibrant rainbow arcs across the stormy sky in the distance, adding a touch of drama to the otherwise peaceful, lush green landscape. Painted around 1862, this piece reveals Manet's early fascination with painting outdoors and his looser brushwork, serving as a fascinating bridge between traditional landscapes and the revolutionary Impressionist movement he would soon help inspire.
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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