The Poor Fisherman
The Poor Fisherman

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The Poor Fisherman,

1897

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, 1824–1898; born Lyon, France; died Paris
Published by Ambroise Vollard, French, 1867–1939
x1944-228

Information

Title
The Poor Fisherman
Dates

1897

Maker
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
Published by Ambroise Vollard
Medium
Lithograph
Dimensions
43.3 x 57.4 cm. (17 1/16 x 22 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
x1944-228
Place Made

Europe, France, Paris

Inscription
Signed in stone, lower right: P. Puvis de Chavannes
Culture
French
Type
prints, lithographs
Materials
lithographic ink
Techniques
lithography
Subject
men, rivers, boats, women, figures (representations), fishermen (people), infants

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