Artwork
Pastures at Malahide
Pastures at Malahide is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Nathaniel Hone the Younger. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Pastures at Malahide is an 1898 oil painting by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection, associated with the Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene rural landscape near Malahide, emphasizing natural light, open fields, and tranquility, evoking a sense of peaceful idyll.
Technique & Style
Characterized by Impressionist techniques, the work features expressive brushwork, capturing fleeting natural light effects, and a vibrant color palette, notably in the contrast between lush green pastures and a clear blue sky.
History & Provenance
Created in 1898 by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, the painting is now held in 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.
