Artwork

Day's Peaceful Ending

Day's Peaceful Ending, by Henry Pruett Share, ink, 1887
Day's Peaceful Ending, by Henry Pruett Share, ink, 1887

Day's Peaceful Ending is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henry Pruett Share. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Day's Peaceful Ending is an etching created by Henry Pruett Share in 1887.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a serene scene of two figures walking along a dirt path with a flock of sheep, evoking a sense of tranquility and simplicity in rural life.

Technique & Style

The artist employed the etching technique, scratching ink into a metal plate to produce the image's lines and tones, resulting in a calm and detailed representation of everyday country life.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.