Artwork
An Early Riser
An Early Riser is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
An Early Riser is a mezzotint print created by Francis Seymour Haden in 1897, depicting a misty, dark landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a deer in the foreground, gazing to the left with visible antlers, set against a faint, foggy backdrop of trees and hills, evoking a sense of a receding, possibly nostalgic, scene.
Technique & Style
Executed in mezzotint, the work exhibits muted tones and soft, suggestive textures, characteristic of the medium, which contributes to its antiquated, dreamlike quality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1897 by Francis Seymour Haden, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
While direct contextual influences are not specified, the piece's style and mood align with late 19th-century artistic tendencies towards capturing ephemeral natural moments.
Legacy
The work's legacy is not extensively detailed in the provided sources, though it reflects Haden's contribution to mezzotint printing, potentially appealing to those interested in his oeuvre or the medium.
Artist & collection
