The Four Times of Day: Evening

This is the last in a series of four paintings - 'Morning', 'Midday', 'Afternoon' and 'Evening' - known also as Les Heures du Jour (The Hours of the Day).

This picture of contemporary women disporting themselves at stream is poking fun at the commonly depicted subject of Diana and her maidens. Diana was goddess of the moon.

Other paintings in this group: The Four Times of Day

The Four Times of Day: Morning from The Four Times of Day

Nicolas Lancret

1739

The Four Times of Day: Midday from The Four Times of Day

Nicolas Lancret

1739-41

The Four Times of Day: Afternoon from The Four Times of Day

Nicolas Lancret

1739-41