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A Wall with Creeper, by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, oil, 1881

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Overview

A Wall with Creeper is a 1881 oil by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
Nathaniel Hone the Younger
When & what style?
1881
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting features a wall with a creeper plant growing up it, set against a backdrop of a brick wall and a tree in the distance. The wall is depicted in a muted color palette, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The creeper plant is shown in various stages of growth, with some tendrils reaching up towards the top of the wall while others trail down towards the ground. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye towards the wall and the creeper plant. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the beauty of nature. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Nathaniel Hone the Younger.

About the artist

Portrait of Nathaniel Hone the Younger
Artist

Nathaniel Hone the Younger

Nathaniel Hone the Younger (26 October 1831 – 14 October 1917) was an Irish painter, the great-grand-nephew of the painter Nathaniel Hone.

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