Night Fishing, 1995

Aquatint line etching on Somerset 300g. Paper size 37 x 43 cm – Plate size 17.5 x 26 cm. Edition of 50. Printed by Julie Dam. Published by Niels Borch Jensen Editions. Signed and numbered by the artist. Image size - 17.5 x 25.5 cm Sheet size - 37 x 44 cm // Night Fishing by Peter Doig is a limited-edition etching and aquatint created in 1995. This print, measuring 17.5 x 25.5 cm on Somerset 300g paper, depicts a hauntingly atmospheric landscape in monochromatic tones of brown, black, and white. The scene shows a forested shoreline under a dark sky filled with large, scattered dots resembling snowfall or stars, casting an eerie tranquility over the composition. The reflection on the water enhances the sense of calm and introspection. Doig’s characteristic use of layered textures and blurred outlines evokes a dreamlike quality, drawing viewers into an ambiguous space between reality and memory. This piece encapsulates Doig's exploration of nature, solitude, and the mysterious beauty of night.