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Historical Context?
Hi SB -
I don't know much of the history of these people, so that makes it difficult to read any more than a general meaning into this picture.
To me, fishing means patience, because one must be patient to get a result.
Also, for me I have a Christian context for fishing. The term "fishing for men" comes to mind, where you seek to help others to come to know Christ. Knowing communist ideology, however, I doubt this is the meaning, but I surely think that patience in meeting a goal is likely.
The body language of the two people in the forefront is calm. They know each other and they trust each other.
I am puzzled by the people in the background. They seem to have been put in the composition as a counterpoint to the two people in the foreground, and they disturb the tranquility of the composition to my eyes.
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