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Evening on the Foss Dyke near Lincoln

Evening on the Foss Dyke near Lincoln, by Peter De Wint, graphite, 1816
Evening on the Foss Dyke near Lincoln, by Peter De Wint, graphite, 1816

Evening on the Foss Dyke near Lincoln is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Peter De Wint. It dates from 1816 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Evening on the Foss Dyke near Lincoln is a watercolor drawing created by Peter De Wint in 1816.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a peaceful evening scene along the Foss Dyke near Lincoln, featuring a moored boat with two figures, a horse-drawn cart loaded with hay, and another cart in the distance, evoking a sense of rural tranquility.

Technique & Style

De Wint employed watercolor over graphite on wove paper, using loose and expressive brushstrokes that reveal the texture of the underdrawing, and glazing techniques to achieve a deep, atmospheric effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Peter De Wint

Artist

Peter De Wint

Peter De Wint (1784–1849) was an artist.

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