Who painted At Vesper Bell?

At Vesper Bell was painted by Philip de László in 1898.

Where can I see At Vesper Bell?

At Vesper Bell is held by Hungarian National Gallery.

What movement is At Vesper Bell?

At Vesper Bell is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

At Vesper Bell

Philip de László , 1898

At Vesper Bell is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Philip de László. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

At Vesper Bell is a painting by Philip de László, created in 1898. It is an oil on canvas work held in the Hungarian National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene scene at dusk, with an elderly man and a young girl seated near a pond. A couple stands in the background before a farmhouse, set amidst a landscape of trees and fields.

Technique & Style

De László's use of chiaroscuro emphasizes the contrast between the subjects' ages and moods, with light highlighting the girl's skin and accentuating the old man's wrinkles.

History & Provenance

At Vesper Bell is a product of the Impressionist movement, executed by a Hungarian-born artist who later worked in Britain.

Artist & collection

Artist

Philip de László

Philip Alexius László de Lombos (born Fülöp Laub; Hungarian: László Fülöp Elek; 30 April 1869 – 22 November 1937), known professionally as Philip de László, was an Anglo-Hungarian painter known particularly for his…