Sunset over the Valley

Anthony Devis

Associated Names
Anthony Devis

Artist, British, 1729 - 1817

The image shows a panoramic view from an elevated position, looking out over a vast landscape. The horizon is just below the center of the composition, with a sky filled with layers of clouds. To the right, there are slender trees standing tall with branches reaching upwards. The brushwork consists of fluid strokes creating a serene atmosphere. The color palette is mainly grayscale and brown, evoking a calm mood. Two figures are standing on slightly sloped terrain, adding scale and human presence. In the distance, a small structure or ruin sits atop a rise, enhancing the depth of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gray and brown washes over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 15.9 x 23.1 cm (6 1/4 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.41

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

F. C. Winby, a descendant of the artist; (Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1976-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1993

  • NGA O'Neal 1993, cat 100.

Inscriptions

across top in graphite: The Eve'g Sun low. The Clouds on the edge very bright. The Horizon Orange; lower center in gray ink: AD.; by later hand, upper right in graphite: Gilpin's 2 3/ P.79; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: 1465

Wikidata ID

Q64536181

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