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After Glow, by Benjamin Lander, ink, 1885

After Glow

Benjamin Lander

1885

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

After Glow is a 1885 ink by Benjamin Lander, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Benjamin Lander
When & what style?
1885 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This picture shows a lone figure standing in a field of tall grass. The person is near a bare tree with a few small buds, facing away from us. In the distance, more trees line the horizon under a pale sky. The artist used shading to show light fading in the air. This style was common in etchings, where lines and tones create depth. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.

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