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A Summer's Evening near Ry, by Unknown artist, 1873

A Summer's Evening near Ry

Unknown artist

1873

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

A Summer's Evening near Ry is a 1873 by Unknown artist, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown artist
When & what style?
1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a quiet evening by a lake. A lone tree stands in the foreground, its dark leaves contrasting with the soft glow of the sky. In the distance, hills fade into mist, and the water reflects the fading light. The sky is painted with loose, bright brushstrokes—pinks and whites blending into the dusk. The artist focused on light and atmosphere, not sharp details. If you like this style, look up Impressionism.

About the artist

Artist

Unknown artist

William Ronald Smith (August 13, 1926 – February 9, 1998), known professionally as William Ronald, was a Canadian painter, best known as the founder of the influential Canadian abstract art group Painters Eleven in 1953…

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