Who painted Those Evening Bells?

Those Evening Bells was painted by James S. King in 1887.

Where can I see Those Evening Bells?

Those Evening Bells is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Those Evening Bells?

Those Evening Bells is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Those Evening Bells?

Museum-quality prints of Those Evening Bells are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Those Evening Bells

James S. King , 1887

Those Evening Bells is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James S. King. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:Etched by Jas. M. King, printed below image, lower right; Painted by Rhoda Holmes Nicholls, printed below image, lower left; Copyright 1887 by Max Jacoby, New York, printed above image, upper left; Those Evening Bells (printed script), lower right, in margin

About this work

Overview

Those Evening Bells is an etching created by James S. King in 1887. The black-and-white print depicts a contemplative scene.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a woman standing on a stone path in a dimly lit cemetery, surrounded by old gravestones and trees. The title suggests a somber mood, evoking the quiet of dusk.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a cool, still atmosphere through shading, creating deep shadows that give the scene a reflective quality. The etching technique allowed for rich tonal variations.

Context

The work is characteristic of the etching medium, which enables artists to create detailed, high-contrast images using ink and metal plates.