At the Closing of the Day 1880

Eastman Johnson's "At the Closing of the Day" from 1880 depicts a solitary woman sitting on a barrel in a field. The composition, centered around the figure, highlights the woman's contemplative stance as she gazes towards the distant horizon. Johnson masterfully utilizes the warm hues of the setting sun, casting a golden glow over the landscape, to create a sense of peace and tranquility. The painting embodies the artist's recurring theme of exploring the lives of ordinary people and their connection to the natural world, offering a poignant glimpse into the quiet beauty of the day's end.