Evening 

Harry Phelan Gibb created this landscape painting, Evening, using oil paints on canvas. Oil paint is made by grinding coloured pigments with linseed or walnut oil, a relatively simple process that yields a versatile material. The texture in this artwork is achieved by applying layers of paint, one over the other. Notice the rich dark hues of the rolling hills, the bright and earthy palette, and the way Gibb captures the sheep as they cross the terrain. The visible brushstrokes remind us of the artist's hand, and the labor and time involved in building up the image. The canvas support, though hidden beneath layers of paint, provides a stable and textured surface for the oil paint to adhere to. Considering the materials and making, the image depicts a familiar scene of agrarian life, where nature and labor intersect. Gibb elevates this everyday scenery through the skillful application of oil paint, reflecting a traditional appreciation for both the subject matter and the art of painting itself.