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The image shows a riverbank with a group of monkeys fishing. The horizon line is high, showing the sky, distant hills, and a bridge. The scene has detailed brushwork depicting trees and water. The color palette is earthy with tones of brown and green, with accents of red, blue, and orange on the monkeys' clothing. In the foreground, two monkeys are in a boat with a net, while others are helping. More monkeys are shown on the right, holding poles and nets, indicating a lively scene.
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Singerie: The Fishermen

painter Christophe Huet (French, 1700 - 1759)

c. 1739

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 91.5 x 143.6 cm (36 x 56 9/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CF
Credit line
Gift of George D. Widener and Eleanor Widener Dixon
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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