1738
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Four Times of Day: Night is a 1738 by William Hogarth, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a chaotic night scene with people rushing around outside a building. Inside, a lit window frames a small group—one man holds a lantern, another plays a violin, and kids peek out. Outside, a fire burns nearby, and a crowd watches, some carrying buckets or tools. The artist packed tiny details into every corner, like the framed paintings on the wall or the hanging lanterns. The strong contrast between light and dark makes the scene feel dramatic. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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