Artwork

The Evening Hour (The Misses Bennie and Mr J. Noble Bennie)

The Evening Hour (The Misses Bennie and Mr J. Noble Bennie), by John Faed, unspecified, 1869
The Evening Hour (The Misses Bennie and Mr J. Noble Bennie), by John Faed, unspecified, 1869

The Evening Hour (The Misses Bennie and Mr J. Noble Bennie) is an unspecified painting by John Faed. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland. The Evening Hour (The Misses Bennie and Mr J.

About this work

Overview

The Evening Hour (The Misses Bennie and Mr J. Noble Bennie) is a painting by John Faed, created around 1869. It is part of the collection at the Scottish National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts three figures: two women in long dresses and a man seated on the ground, holding a book. The scene appears to be an intimate gathering, with the figures engaged with one another.

Technique & Style

The composition features a mix of indoor and outdoor elements, with a stone wall, column, and flowers juxtaposed against a cloudy sky. The artist's use of color is notable, with the women's dresses in red and white contrasting with the man's dark attire.

Artist & collection

Portrait of John Faed

Artist

John Faed

John Faed (1819–1902) was an artist, born in Scotland.