Who painted Going Out in the Morning?

Going Out in the Morning was painted by Robert Blyth in 1779.

Where can I see Going Out in the Morning?

Going Out in the Morning is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Going Out in the Morning?

Going Out in the Morning is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Going Out in the Morning?

Museum-quality prints of Going Out in the Morning are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Going Out in the Morning

Robert Blyth , 1779

Going Out in the Morning is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Robert Blyth. It dates from 1779 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Robert Blyth’s 1779 etching *Going Out in the Morning* presents a stark, monochrome scene of labor. Rendered on laid paper, the print captures a barefoot figure burdened with a sack, supported by a smaller companion, against a backdrop of scrubby vegetation and a rocky trail that recedes into the distance.

Subject & Meaning

The composition foregrounds the physical strain of the central figure, whose tired posture and heavy load suggest the hardships of daily toil rather than a leisurely departure. The presence of the assisting figure hints at communal effort, while the title’s reference to morning underscores the routine commencement of work.

Technique & Style

Blyth employs the etching process to achieve fine, linear detail. Delicate cross‑hatching renders the texture of clothing folds, the roughness of the ground, and the foliage’s foliage. The contrast between deep blacks and lighter areas creates a sense of depth and emphasizes the harshness of the environment.

History & Provenance

Created in 1779, the print is part of Blyth’s early output during a period when British printmakers were exploring everyday subjects. The work has survived on its original laid paper, though specific ownership records prior to the modern era remain undocumented.