Who painted Glowing Evening?

Glowing Evening was painted by Norman Garstin in 1875.

Where can I see Glowing Evening?

Glowing Evening is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Glowing Evening?

Glowing Evening is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Glowing Evening

Norman Garstin , 1875

Glowing Evening is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Norman Garstin. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Norman Garstin’s watercolour, titled Glowing Evening, was completed in 1875. The work portrays a tranquil rural landscape at twilight, featuring three modest thatched cottages perched on a gentle slope, a few skeletal trees, and a field rendered in muted pinks and yellows. The artist’s signature is visible in the lower corner, confirming authorship.

Subject & Meaning

The composition captures a moment of day’s end, when the fading light bathes the thatched roofs in a warm glow. The sparse vegetation and open field suggest a quiet, agrarian setting, emphasizing the harmony between human dwellings and the surrounding countryside. The subdued palette conveys a sense of calm and transition.

Technique & Style

Garstin employs loose, rapid brushstrokes characteristic of watercolour, allowing portions of the scene to appear slightly out of focus. This approach conveys the fleeting quality of twilight illumination. Warm, gentle hues dominate, while the contrast between dark tree silhouettes and a pale sky enhances the atmospheric effect.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid‑1870s, Glowing Evening reflects Garstin’s interest in rural Irish subjects during his early career. The work remains signed by the artist, though specific details of its ownership history are not documented in the available records.