{"product_id":"two-fishermen-with-a-net-ferdinand-kobell","title":"Two Fishermen with a Net - Ferdinand Kobell","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1774 etching by Ferdinand Kobell depicting two fishermen in a boat near a riverbank, characterised by fine line work and pastoral atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Ferdinand Kobell, dated 1774, captures a quiet moment of rural labour. The composition focuses on two figures in a small boat, positioned at the edge of a riverbank. Their activity with the net is secondary to the surrounding environment, which occupies the majority of the frame. Kobell employs a precise, linear technique to define the textures of the foliage and the rough bark of the large tree that dominates the right side of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist demonstrates a clear interest in the atmospheric qualities of the scene. The clouds are rendered with dense, swirling lines that suggest movement and volume, contrasting with the stillness of the water below. A small cottage is partially obscured by the trees, providing a sense of human presence within the natural setting. The use of light and shadow is achieved through varied hatching patterns, which create depth without the need for tonal washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobell was a member of a family of artists based in Mannheim and is recognised for his contributions to German printmaking during the late eighteenth century. His work often reflects the influence of Dutch seventeenth-century masters, particularly in his choice of subject matter and his approach to rural scenery. This print is an example of his technical proficiency with the etching needle, showing his ability to balance fine detail with broader compositional elements. The work remains a clear representation of the period's interest in pastoral themes and the observation of everyday life in the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-john-hoole-william-daniell\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of John Hoole - William Daniell — William Daniell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruins-of-a-sculpture-gallery-at-hadrians-villa-tivoli-large-baths-giovanni-battista-piranesi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRuins of a Sculpture Gallery at Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli [Large Baths] - Giovanni Battista Piranesi — Giovanni Battista Piranesi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ferdinand Kobell","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58417794515279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58417832427855,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58417832460623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58417832493391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58417832526159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58417832558927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58417832591695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58417832624463,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58417832657231,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58417832689999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58417832722767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58417832755535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Fishermen-with-a-Net_Poster_CompositorV1_1786159885112.jpg?v=1786160024","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/two-fishermen-with-a-net-ferdinand-kobell","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}