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Day's Peaceful Ending

Henry Pruett Share

1887

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Day's Peaceful Ending is a 1887 ink by Henry Pruett Share, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Henry Pruett Share
When & what style?: 1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This picture shows two people walking along a dirt path beside a flock of sheep. The man wears a hat and carries a long stick, while the woman in a long dress walks beside him. A black dog trots ahead, and the sheep graze on grass near a fence. Tall grass sways in the foreground, and trees line the background with a soft, hazy sky above. The artist used a technique where ink is scratched into a metal plate to create the lines and tones—this is called *etching*. The scene looks calm and everyday, focusing on simple country life. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.