Artwork
An Evening Stroll
An Evening Stroll is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ferdinand Kobell. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
An Evening Stroll is an etching on wove paper created by Ferdinand Kobell in 1777.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a solitary figure strolling along a tree-lined path at dusk, with a distant glow suggesting a town or buildings. The scene is characterized by thick foliage and a soft, hazy sky.
Technique & Style
Kobell employed fine lines to achieve deep shadows and textured surfaces, lending the scene a quiet, detailed atmosphere. The etching technique involves carving images into metal plates to produce the printed image.
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