The Evening Star

Henry Wolf

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a slightly elevated perspective of a quiet, natural scene. The horizon is high in the image, above a line of trees. The trees are silhouetted against a cloudy sky with a small star slightly left of center. The intricate etching technique creates a textured appearance in the foliage. The color palette is dominated by dark tones of black and gray. Closest to the viewer, grasses and plants are intricately rendered, leading towards a body of water in the distance. Light and shadow accentuate the textures and forms of the natural elements.