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A Meadow at Sunset

Paul Huet

1845

pastel

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

A Meadow at Sunset is a 1845 pastel by Paul Huet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Huet
When & what style?: 1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a soft, dreamy meadow at dusk. The sky glows with streaks of blue, pink, and yellow, while the grass below shifts from green to gold. In the distance, a line of dark trees stands out against the fading light. The colors blend together like a whisper—no sharp edges, just smooth pastel strokes. The artist used chalky pastels on textured paper, giving it a quiet, almost sketchy feel. Want to see more? Check out pastel to learn how artists use this soft, creamy medium.