Watching The Sun Glow | George Inness | 1887 17th Century 1806) by William Blake shows

1806) by William Blake shows the tyrant king in a moment of violent panic

Friedrich’s delicate use of light and muted tones deepens the meditative mood of this early masterpiece

a haloed figure sits in contemplation or judgement

The stark red background and distorted anatomy heighten the emotional intensity

Watching The Sun Glow | George Inness | 1887 17th Century 1806) by William Blake showsIn this late work, George Inness renders a woodland at dusk, where the sinking sun glows through a screen of slender trees. The scene is reduced to shadow and warm light: darkened undergrowth in the foreground gives way to a distant, amber radiance that softens the contours of the forest. Rather than precise detail, Inness emphasises tonal harmony and atmosphere, creating a contemplative mood in which the landscape appears less observed than felt.