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Roland FisherEnglish Newlyn school Impressionist Fishermen sorting fish in Mevagissey Harbourcirca 1930
circa 1930
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Roland Fisher
“Fishermen in Mevagissey Harbour”, circa 1930
Oil on canvas Signed lower right
This compelling maritime scene by Roland Fisher captures a moment of industrious calm along the quayside at Mevagissey, one of Cornwall’s oldest and most storied fishing villages. Painted circa 1930, the composition offers a documentary-like richness, portraying a group of fishermen at work—sorting and preparing the day’s catch beside large tubs and coils of rope, with the familiar green hulls of Cornish luggers moored behind them.
Fisher’s style is anchored in the traditions of English social realism, and here he delivers a remarkably well-observed slice of coastal life. The textures of wet stone, sun-bleached boats, and weathered garments are rendered with earthy accuracy, while the interplay of light and shadow lends the composition a quiet, narrative depth. The artist’s framing—placing the viewer almost at the fishermen’s elbow—suggests both immediacy and empathy, drawing us into the labour and rhythm of the working harbour.
During the interwar period, scenes such as this held growing resonance, as artists turned increasingly to local industry and traditional trades in response to rapid social change. Mevagissey, with its narrow lanes, granite buildings, and deep fishing heritage, offered a wealth of inspiration for painters seeking authenticity and national character in their subjects. Roland Fisher was among those who brought such settings vividly to canvas, preserving them in all their working vitality.
This is a painting of both historical and artistic significance—a visual record of a way of life once central to the British coastal economy, rendered with quiet dignity and skill. A fine addition to collections of British maritime art or 20th-century social painting.
This piece is a very fine example of the artists work and far better in quality and composition than other paintings by the artist.
Framed in a Vintage English frame
- Creator:Roland Fisher (1885 - 1969, English)
- Creation Year:circa 1930
- Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)
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- Condition:The painting is in perfect original condition.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU507316430762
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