Artwork
An Evening Walk
An Evening Walk is an ink print by the Impressionist artist William Langson Lathrop. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:Inscribed: In script upper right: Copyright 1886 by C. Klackner 17 E. 17th St. NY; A5480stamped in blue ink, lower left; 4920 in blue ink lower left and crossed out. Signed: W.L. Lathrop in pencil, lower right; WL LATHROP/1886 in plate, lower left
About this work
Overview
An Evening Walk, created in 1886 by William Langson Lathrop, is an etching and drypoint print that embodies the artist's affinity for landscape and atmospheric depictions, characteristic of American Impressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays a serene moment of two figures, a man and woman, paused on a wooded path alongside a stream. Their attire and the natural setting suggest a leisurely, contemplative stroll, capturing a sense of quiet intimacy.
Technique & Style
Executed in muted browns and grays, the work features loose, expressive lines, typical of Impressionist techniques, which convey a sense of movement and immediacy. The choice of etching and drypoint allows for nuanced textures, enhancing the atmospheric quality.
History & Provenance
Created during Lathrop's active period as a leading figure in Pennsylvania Impressionism and the New Hope art colony, the piece reflects his involvement with the National Academy of Design. Specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
An Evening Walk aligns with the broader Impressionist movement's emphasis on outdoor settings and everyday life, yet grounded in Lathrop's specific American landscape focus.
Legacy
As part of Lathrop's oeuvre, the work contributes to the legacy of Pennsylvania Impressionism, though its individual impact within the larger Impressionist canon is not distinctly highlighted.
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Artist
William Langson Lathrop (pronounced "LAY-throp") (March 29, 1859 – September 21, 1938) was an American Impressionist landscape painter and founder of the art colony in New Hope, Pennsylvania, where he was an influential founder of…
- Evening
Evening
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