Roman Idyll, Fishing | Henryk Siemiradzki | 1879

Two figures concentrate on the water beneath an overhanging tree, the slender fishing rod giving their gestures a shared direction. Siemiradzki contrasts pale drapery and warm skin with the rough surfaces of roots, rocks and dense vegetation. Beyond this sheltered foreground, a brighter landscape recedes towards distant hills. The carefully observed natural setting lends substance to the idyllic subject, while the small act of fishing holds the composition together.

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16 x 12 inches (40.6 x 30.5 cm)

24 x 18 inches (61 x 45.7 cm)