Who painted Dias de Fiesta, No. 2?

Dias de Fiesta, No. 2 was painted by George Overbury Hart in 1926.

Where can I see Dias de Fiesta, No. 2?

Dias de Fiesta, No. 2 is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Dias de Fiesta, No. 2

George Overbury Hart , 1926

Dias de Fiesta, No. 2 is an ink print by George Overbury Hart. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Dias de Fiesta, No.

About this work

Overview

Dias de Fiesta, No. 2 is a 1926 print by George Overbury Hart, executed in aquatint combined with soft‑ground techniques. The work measures the typical dimensions of Hart’s early twentieth‑century prints and is catalogued among his series exploring turbulent interior scenes.

Subject & Meaning

One figure lies on the floor, another is half‑upright, while a third hovers above, arms outstretched, suggesting a moment of panic or struggle.

The composition depicts a cramped, dimly lit room where three figures are caught in disarray. One figure lies on the floor, another is half‑upright, while a third hovers above, arms outstretched, suggesting a moment of panic or struggle. Rough walls and a ceiling rendered as swirling clouds intensify the claustrophobic atmosphere, while a narrow window on the right admits a shaft of light that briefly illuminates the chaos.

Technique & Style

Hart employed aquatint to achieve broad, tonal washes that convey the stormy ambience, while soft‑ground etching allowed for delicate, textured lines reminiscent of ink on paper. The surface is marked by a scratchy, grainy quality that heightens the sense of movement; facial features are intentionally blurred, reinforcing the overall feeling of unease.

Context

Created in the interwar period, the print reflects broader artistic interests in expressing psychological tension through printmaking. Hart’s use of atmospheric effects and fragmented human forms aligns with contemporary explorations of modern anxiety, situating the work within the evolving narrative of early twentieth‑century British graphic art.