Color Engraving, Fishermen On The Quay, Henri Cassiers (1890-1900)

This hand-signed and colored etching by Antwerp artist Henri Cassiers (1858-1944), dating from 1890-1900, shows three Zeeland fishermen watching the fishing boats arrive from the quayside. Behind them, a young girl in traditional costume holds a cat.

Henri Cassiers studied at the academies of Brussels and Sint-Joost-ten-Node. He quickly developed his own style and specialized in maritime scenes. He was particularly drawn to traditional Zeelandic costumes, as this etching shows. But he became best known as an illustrator, producing dozens of drawings for popular weeklies such as De Vlaamsche Patriot, Le Globe Illustré, and L'illustration Européenne between 1886 and 1893. Cassiers's distinctive style lends itself perfectly to advertising, and he is regularly used by tourist sites and shipping companies, among others. He is best known for his work for the Red Star Line.

Condition: The engraving and accompanying frame are in good condition and show no visible signs of damage.