Fisherman by Water (1886)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Edward Mitchell Bannister’s painting titled "Fisherman by Water" (1886) captures a serene and contemplative moment in the daily life of a fisherman. This evocative artwork, painted in a rich palette of earthy hues, showcases Bannister's skill in creating atmospheric scenes that engage the viewer both emotionally and visually.In the painting, a lone fisherman is depicted walking along a rough, natural path by the water’s edge. He carries a long fishing rod over his shoulder, suggesting he is either departing from or returning to his fishing endeavors. The background is a blurred mixture of brown and green foliage, which markedly contrasts with the subdued and muted overcast sky. The shoreline is enlivened with remnants of vibrant, possibly sunlit reflections and splashes of greens and reds, hinting at scattered vegetation and possibly abandoned equipment at the edge of the water.Bannister’s use of broad, confident brushstrokes and the textured application of paint add a dynamic quality to the landscape, making the natural surroundings seem alive with wind and weather. This picture not only portrays the simple act of fishing but also subtly reflects on the solitude and the profound connection between man and nature.
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Edward Mitchell Bannister (November 2, 1828 – January 9, 1901) was an oil painter of the American Barbizon school. Born in Canada, he spent his adult life in New England in the United States. There, along with his wife Christiana Carteaux Bannister, he was a prominent member of African-American cultural and political communities, such as the Boston abolition movement. Bannister received national recognition after he won a first prize in painting at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. He was also a founding member of the Providence Art Club and the Rhode Island School of Design.