The Four Times of Day: Evening
1738
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1738
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Four Times of Day: Evening is a 1738 by William Hogarth, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a lively scene of people gathered in front of a building, with a woman holding a baby and a man standing beside her. In the background, a group of children are playing, while a dog sits on a bench. The atmosphere appears to be one of community and social interaction. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The overall mood of the painting is one of warmth and conviviality, inviting the viewer to step into the world of the painting. For more information on this style of art, explore the Baroque movement.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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