The artwork titled “Before the Sun Goes Down” was created by Eyvind Earle in 1996 in the United States. This piece belongs to the Magic Realism movement and falls within the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a vivid and serene landscape that captures the transitional moment before nightfall. A predominant feature in the composition is a large, intricately detailed tree in the foreground, whose trunk and branches bear an array of colors and patterns. Surrounding the tree is a rolling, lush countryside composed of gently undulating hills and clusters of trees, all bathed in the last rays of the setting sun. In the distance, a duo of animals, possibly horses or cows, can be seen grazing peacefully, casting long shadows across the golden-hued meadow. The sky transitions from deep blue to a gradient into the horizon, creating a striking backdrop for the silhouetted foliage, alluding to the onset of twilight. This harmonious blend of real landscapes with magical elements encapsulates the essence of the Magic Realism movement.
