The artwork titled “An Angler” is an oil painting created by Tarsila do Amaral around the year 1925. It belongs to the art movement of Naïve Art (Primitivism) and is a genre painting with dimensions of 66 x 75 cm. This piece is currently housed in the Hermitage Museum located in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The painting showcases a serene rural scene, characterized by simplified shapes and vibrant colors, typical of Naïve Art. At the forefront, an individual dressed in a white shirt and blue shorts, with a hat for sun protection, sits on a rock by the water. The angler is depicted using a basket to fish. The background is adorned with lush green hills, tall palm trees, and quaint, colorful houses, creating a harmonious and idyllic landscape. The composition, with its stylized, geometric forms and flat areas of color, evokes a sense of calm and simplicity, reflecting the artist’s unique vision and approach to depicting everyday life.
