Subject

Sunset

Isola Bella in Lago Maggiore — Sanford Robinson Gifford

Sunset is a subject in art. The gallery holds 50 works in this subject in art, including works by Gustave Courbet, Thomas Chambers and Camille Pissarro.

Sunset (or sundown) is the disappearance of the Sun at the end of the Sun path, below the horizon of the Earth (or any other astronomical object in the Solar System) due to its rotation. As viewed from everywhere on Earth, it is a phenomenon that happens approximately once every 24 hours, except in areas close to the poles.

Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sunset?

Sunset (or sundown) is the disappearance of the Sun at the end of the Sun path, below the horizon of the Earth (or any other astronomical object in the Solar System) due to its rotation.

How many Sunset works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 50 public-domain Sunset works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Sunset artists?

Key Sunset artists in the collection include Gustave Courbet, Thomas Chambers and Camille Pissarro.

Where can I see Sunset works?

Sunset works in the collection are held by Rijksmuseum, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Statens Museum for Kunst.