Artwork
Summer Evening
Summer Evening is an ink print by the Romanticist artist David Lucas. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Summer Evening is a mezzotint print by David Lucas, created in 1829 as a progress proof.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene countryside scene at dusk, featuring rolling hills, trees, and rocky outcrops along a winding road, with a lone figure and grazing sheep.
Technique & Style
The mezzotint's loose and textured brushwork conveys a sense of mood over precise detail, characteristic of early prints that prioritized atmosphere.
Context
The work is associated with the Romantic movement, which often used natural landscapes to evoke powerful emotions.
Artist & collection
