Evening
William Hogarth, 1738
- Artist
- William Hogarth
- Date
- 1738
- Type
- Medium
- etching and engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 48.5 × 40.4 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
This is a drawing of a rustic village scene during the evening. The image depicts a rural setting with various architectural elements and natural scenery. The drawing includes domestic animals, visible elements of buildings, a signboard, dramatic cloud formations, a fence, and various tools. It captures daily life in a past era, focusing on community and nature.