The Evening Hour
1889
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1889
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Evening Hour is a 1889 ink by Peter Moran, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows four cows drinking from a calm pond in a quiet field. Tall trees and bushes surround them, and the sky above is soft with light clouds. The water ripples gently, and a few small birds fly nearby. The artist used fine lines to capture the cows’ fur and the pond’s texture, making everything look real but also slightly dreamy. The scene feels peaceful, like a quiet moment in nature. Next, check out etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
Peter Moran (March 4, 1841 – November 9, 1914) was a British-born American painter and etcher.
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