1816–1879 · 1 work
William Rimmer places horses and figures beside an elaborate fountain as darkness gathers around them. The warm light catches the animals and carved stone, leaving much of the setting in shadow. Start with those illuminated surfaces, then let your eyes adjust to the small actions and shapes along the edges.
Original museum reproductions, with source records on every artwork page.
Artist information: Art Institute of Chicago.
Public-domain art. An imagined museum; no museum affiliation.
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