The artwork titled “Times of the Day: Evening,” created by William Hogarth, is a lithograph on paper belonging to the Rococo art movement and genre painting genre. It forms part of a series known as “The Four Times of Day” and resides in a private collection.
In the artwork, an evening scene is depicted with intricate details and charming characters. The composition features a rural setting with multiple figures engaged in their daily activities, conveying the tone and atmosphere of a typical evening. The lithograph captures a range of emotions and narratives, as well as a sense of community as Figures traverse a bridge, engage in conversations, or mind their children. The background includes quaint houses and lush foliage, adding to the pastoral appeal and tranquility of the scene. The artwork exemplifies Hogarth’s keen observational skills and his ability to present everyday life with both realism and grace.
