Curfew Hour 1881 - 1882

"Curfew Hour" is a small oil painting on panel by American artist Albert Pinkham Ryder, created between 1881 and 1882. The artwork is known for its atmospheric quality, a characteristic of Ryder's style. The painting's muted tones, dominated by browns and yellows, and the textured surface, evoke a sense of mystery and the passage of time. The image, obscured by a hazy, atmospheric light, suggests a landscape scene with a distant horizon, possibly a coastline. "Curfew Hour" is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.