Twilight
1871
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1871
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting shows a landscape at twilight, with a person in the foreground. The person is wearing a hat and a long coat, and is standing in front of a tree. The sky is dark, with clouds and a yellow glow on the horizon. In the background, there are hills and fields, with some trees and bushes. The overall mood of the painting is somber and peaceful. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in paintings, look up James Smetham.
