A Fisherman's Tale
SOLD
26cm (W) x 20cm (H) x 5cm (D)
Oil on Canvas
Artist:
Gerard Maille
Subject:
This piece features a still life showcasing fishing essentials - a sleek black fishing reel with a reflective surface, green fishing line, and two vertical lures with metallic hooks. Hanging beside them is a classic red and white bobber, all set against a dark backdrop for a striking contrast.
"A Fisherman's Tale" This piece features a still life showcasing fishing essentials - a sleek black fishing reel with a reflective surface, green fishing line, and two vertical lures with metallic hooks. Hanging beside them is a classic red and white bobber, all set against a dark backdrop for a striking contrast.
"A Fisherman's Tale" is a "Trompe L'oeil" on the theme of fishing equipment, as displayed in a niche. It features a well-worn fishing reel with a vibrant green line. Two fishing lures hang above the reel, each with unique colour schemes, and a classic red and white bobber adds a pop of colour. The deep blue background provides contrast and highlights the objects, while the painted wooden frame completes the scene. The well-worn aspect of the objects evokes a feeling of nostalgia for a time gone by.