Product Description
J. Miguel – O Pescador (The Fisherman)
Original Signed Brazilian Woodcut Print (Xilogravura)
This original hand-pulled woodcut print by Brazilian artist J. Miguel celebrates the enduring traditions of Brazil's fishing communities through the bold visual language of Northeastern Brazilian xilogravura (woodcut printmaking). Signed and dated 2006, the work is titled O Pescador ("The Fisherman") and is presented in excellent condition with provenance from Brazil.
Rendered in striking black and white, the composition depicts a fisherman carrying his day's catch over his shoulder while another fish hangs from his hand. A bird flies overhead, symbolizing the close relationship between people, nature, and the sea. The clean lines, expressive carving, and strong graphic contrasts are hallmarks of Brazil's celebrated literatura de cordel tradition, where woodcut illustrations accompany popular folk stories and poetry.
Hand-pulled and signed by the artist, this print is a wonderful example of contemporary Brazilian folk art and traditional woodblock craftsmanship.
Artwork Details
Artist: J. Miguel
Title: O Pescador (The Fisherman)
Date: 2006
Medium: Hand-pulled woodcut print (Xilogravura)
Technique: Traditional relief printmaking
Signature: Hand-signed and dated by the artist
Dimensions: 18.5" x 10"
Country of Origin: Brazil
Color: Black and White
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: Acquired in Brazil
Unframed
A wonderful addition to collections of Brazilian folk art, Latin American prints, maritime art, fishing imagery, and traditional woodblock printmaking.
