1856
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Evening (La viellee) is a 1856 ink by Jean François Millet, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a dark, shadowy scene with two figures in the center. One person is bent over, holding what looks like a bundle or a child, while the other stands beside them. The background is mostly black, with faint lines and textures that make the figures stand out. The artist used a technique that creates smooth, almost glowing areas against rough, dark lines. This contrast makes the figures feel like they’re caught in a quiet, dim moment. Look up etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.
Jean-François Millet (French pronunciation: ; 4 October 1814 – 20 January 1875) was a French painter and one of the founders of the Barbizon school in rural France.
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