Artwork

Evil Tidings in B Flat

Evil Tidings in B Flat, by Will Dyson, ink, 1909
Evil Tidings in B Flat, by Will Dyson, ink, 1909

Evil Tidings in B Flat is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Will Dyson. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Evil Tidings in B Flat is a drypoint print created by Will Dyson in 1909.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a dimly lit scene with a woman in a long dress and an older man kneeling beside her. The title suggests a narrative linked to music, possibly referencing an opera.

Technique & Style

The artist employed the drypoint technique, characterized by loose, expressive lines and unfinished areas, to convey a sense of immediacy and emotion.

Artist & collection

Artist

Will Dyson

Will Dyson (1880–1938) was an artist.

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