Artwork

Hilly Pastures

Hilly Pastures, by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, unspecified, 1881
Hilly Pastures, by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, unspecified, 1881

Hilly Pastures is an unspecified painting by Nathaniel Hone the Younger. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

Hilly Pastures is a painting by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, created around 1881. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a peaceful landscape of rolling hills and pastures under a cloudy sky. Distant dark shapes are suggestive of trees or hills, adding depth to the serene scene.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of color and texture creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with a subtle interplay of light and shadow across the landscape.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Nathaniel Hone the Younger

Artist

Nathaniel Hone the Younger

Nathaniel Hone the Younger (26 October 1831 – 14 October 1917) was an Irish painter, the great-grand-nephew of the painter Nathaniel Hone.