Open full image Pin

Soir (Evening)

Nicolas François Regnault

1784

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Soir (Evening) is a 1784 ink by Nicolas François Regnault, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Nicolas François Regnault
When & what style?: 1784 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a cozy scene of three people sitting together in a room. The man on the left is holding a small box, while the woman in the middle looks at it with interest. An elderly woman sits on the right, looking at the box as well. The room is dimly lit, with only a small amount of light coming from the left side. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the play of light and shadow, creating a sense of warmth and intimacy. The artist has used a range of techniques to create texture and depth in the image, from the rough stone walls to the smooth fabric of the woman's dress. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, look up the Romanticism movement.