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Summer Evening

David Lucas after John Constable

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a horizon dividing the land from a sky filled with clouds and a crescent moon. In the foreground, there is a grassy field with grazing cattle, followed by various trees leading to hills in the distance. The colors mainly consist of shades of gray and black, emphasizing light and shadow. The painting technique conveys depth and dynamism to the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1829
Medium
mezzotint [progress proof]
Dimensions
4726 × 3299 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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