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Summer Morning, by David Lucas, ink, 1830

Summer Morning

David Lucas

1830

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Summer Morning is a 1830 ink by David Lucas, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
David Lucas
When & what style?
1830 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet countryside scene. In the foreground, a woman sits on the grass with a dog and a basket. She looks out over fields, trees, and a distant church spire. The sky is bright with sunbeams breaking through clouds. The artist used a mix of dark and light to create depth. The woman’s figure blends into the shadows, while the sky glows. Look up Romanticism to see how artists used nature and emotion in their work.

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