L. HAACH (1813-1842), Fishermen at night, 1840,... Lot 215

L. HAACH (1813-1842), Fishermen at night, 1840, Watercolor Ludwig Haach (1813 Dresden - 1842 Rom): Fishermen at night, 1840, Watercolor Technique: White heightened Watercolor over Pencil on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed: "Zur Erinnerung an Deinen Freund L. Haach.". Date: 1840 Description: The artwork presents a group of figures in a dynamic, riverside setting, emphasised by differentiated shades of grey and cleverly positioned lighting effects. In the centre is a couple under a cloth, surrounded by helping figures. Actions such as carrying, hurrying and supporting suggest a rescue or assistance. The background with its suggestion of trees and rocks adds a natural dimension to the composition. Keywords: river; rescue; assistance; figures; cloth; group dynamics; light effects; grey tones; nature; shadow; action; support; composition; scenery; landscape; trees; rocks; movement; help; scene, 19th century, Romanticism, Genre, Germany, Size: Paper: 26,2 cm x 37,7 cm (10,3 x 14,8 in)