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Going Into Camp at Night

Edwin Forbes

1876

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Going Into Camp at Night is a 1876 ink by Edwin Forbes, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Edwin Forbes
When & what style?: 1876 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a nighttime scene of a military camp. There are many soldiers and horses, with some sitting around a fire. In the background, there are hills and trees. The sky is dark, and the overall mood is one of quiet activity. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the soldiers and their surroundings. The use of dark colors creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.