Noon
1886
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1886
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Noon is a 1886 ink by Henry Pruett Share, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet countryside scene at midday. A winding dirt path cuts through tall grass and wildflowers, leading toward a small stone bridge. Sheep graze in the distance, and a windmill stands alone on a hill. The sky is soft with light clouds, and a few trees line the right side of the image. Notice how the artist used thin lines and shading to create depth—this is a key part of the *etching* process. Try looking up etching to see how artists carve into metal plates to make prints like this.
