Four Hours of the Day: Evening

About this work

This etching shows a lone man standing on a hill at dusk, his arm raised as if signaling or waving. In the distance, three smaller figures stand near a body lying on the ground. The sky is dark and textured, while the land below looks rough and uneven, almost like tangled lines. The artist used heavy shading to create depth, making the man stand out against the dim background. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Lavieille used this technique.