Artwork
The Stars Coming Out
The Stars Coming Out is an oil painting by George Clausen. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
The Stars Coming Out, an oil on canvas painting created by British artist George Clausen in 1912, is part of the collection at the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
Depicting a serene dusk scene, the painting contrasts a mundane rural foreground with a magically starry sky, evoking tranquility and inviting contemplation.
Technique & Style
Clausen employed warm, blended colors and gentle brushstrokes to capture the soft transition from day to night, imbuing the ordinary setting with a sense of peacefulness.
History & Provenance
Created in 1912, the work is now held by the Scottish National Gallery. Clausen's contributions to art were later recognized with a knighthood in 1927.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir George Clausen (18 April 1852 – 22 November 1944) was a British artist working in oil and watercolour, etching, mezzotint, drypoint and occasionally lithographs. He was knighted in 1927.
