Artwork
A Stream in Pasture Land
A Stream in Pasture Land is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Nathaniel Hone the Younger. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
A Stream in Pasture Land is an oil painting created by Nathaniel Hone the Younger around 1881, depicting a serene rural landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a tranquil scene of a stream flowing through a lush pasture, populated by trees and grazing animals, under a soft, cloudy sky. The composition conveys a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Impressionist style, the work features muted colors and gentle brushstrokes. The artist also subtly employed chiaroscuro, playing with light and shadow to add depth to the landscape.
History & Provenance
A Stream in Pasture Land is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nathaniel Hone the Younger (26 October 1831 – 14 October 1917) was an Irish painter, the great-grand-nephew of the painter Nathaniel Hone.
