Artwork

Early Morning - Richmond

Early Morning - Richmond, by Francis Seymour Haden, ink, 1859
Early Morning - Richmond, by Francis Seymour Haden, ink, 1859

Early Morning - Richmond is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Early Morning - Richmond is a print created by Francis Seymour Haden in 1859 using etching and drypoint techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene park scene at dawn, with dark trees silhouetted against a pale sky, a winding path, and a distant building, capturing the interplay of light and shadow.

Technique & Style

Haden employed fine lines to convey the subtleties of light and shade, utilizing the expressive qualities of etching and drypoint to create a detailed and evocative drawing.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.