Midsummer Night's Dream
1856
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Samuel Cousins
Samuel Cousins (1801–1887) was a British artist, born in Exeter.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Midsummer Night's Dream is a 1856 ink by Samuel Cousins, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a woman in a flowing white dress sitting beside a donkey wearing a wreath. Behind them, a child and a rabbit stand near a dark forest. A small boy runs in the background, and a winged figure floats above. The woman holds a flower, and the donkey looks calm. The lighting is soft, with shadows blending into the night. The donkey’s wreath and the floating figure hint at a fairy-tale setting. This print uses smooth shading to create depth, a technique often used in detailed engravings. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow this way.
Samuel Cousins (1801–1887) was a British artist, born in Exeter.
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