The artwork, titled “Fishing,” was created by artist Clementine Hunter in 1966 in Natchitoches, United States. Crafted with oil, this piece is representative of Folk art and Outsider art movements. It measures 40.64 x 60.96 cm and is categorized as genre painting.
“Fishing” features a depiction of daily life, capturing several figures in small red boats, engaged in the act of fishing. The scene is set in a body of blue water where the figures, wearing wide-brimmed hats of various colors, are engrossed in their activity. The sky is rendered in soft hues, conveying a tranquil atmosphere. The simplicity and directness characteristic of Folk and Outsider art are evident in Hunter’s use of bold shapes and vivid colors. The composition is animated with the repetitive pattern of the boats and the figures, imparting a rhythmic and harmonious quality to the artwork.
