Description
The fisherman at sunset under the tree is an original work created in watercolor, India ink, and pencil on cold-pressed paper (2026, Minusio, Switzerland). The maximum external dimensions, including the mount and without a frame, are 40 × 30 cm.
This black and white watercolor evokes Southeast Asian landscapes, where water, mountains, and the solitary figure of the fisherman blend into a meditative image. In the foreground, on a dark shore, a large tree with a rich, drooping canopy curves toward the lake, its gnarled trunk and leaves rendered with a dense texture of marks that emphasize its strength and character. In the center of the water, a man in a traditional conical hat, seated in a small boat, rows slowly toward the open water, while in the background, misty mountains close the horizon and a veiled sun illuminates the sky with a soft light.
The composition plays on the contrast between the deep black of the tree and the shore and the lighter grays of the water and mountains, creating a refined balance between positive and negative space. Pencil strokes define the profiles of the fisherman, the boat, and the distant peaks, while the watercolor uses washes to suggest the fog and mist enveloping the landscape. A few birds in flight cross the sky, adding a touch of life to an otherwise silent, almost contemplative scene. The 40 × 30 cm format with a mount makes the work an ideal window into an imaginary Asian landscape, perfect for those seeking an evocative and relaxing painting for a living room, study, or reading area.
