Evening c. 1939

"Evening" is a 1939 lithograph by American artist William P. Hicks (1895-1950). The work depicts three figures in a shadowy setting, perhaps a dock or a boatyard. The figures, rendered in a stark and expressive style, appear to be engaged in a conversation or a transaction. Hicks was known for his mastery of the lithograph, a technique that allowed him to create images with rich tonal values and subtle textures, as seen in this print. The work exemplifies Hicks's keen interest in the interplay of light and shadow, which he used to create a sense of mystery and intimacy.