The Drowned Fisherman | Michael Ancher | 1896

Michael Ancher’s "The Drowned Fisherman" (1896) presents a solemn and deeply moving scene of communal grief. In a dimly lit interior, the lifeless body of a fisherman is laid out on a table, surrounded by family and villagers whose quiet gestures and bowed heads convey shock, sorrow, and helplessness. Ancher’s restrained realism and careful use of light focus attention on the still figure at the center, transforming a private tragedy into a powerful meditation on loss, solidarity, and the harsh realities of life by the sea.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
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• Contains no plastic

Sizes: 

16’’ x 12’’ Inches = 40.6 cm x 30.5 cm 

24" x 18" Inches = 61 cm x 45.7 cm