Evening, Tangier, By Irish Artist Sir John Lavery Art Print

Evening, Tangier, 1907
By Sir John Lavery

Step onto a sun-warmed rooftop in turn-of-the-century Tangier with this stunning reproduction of Evening, Tangier, a luminous meditation on stillness, beauty, and far-off dreams by the Irish master Sir John Lavery.

Originally exhibited in 1908, this work belongs to a series of small, intimate rooftop scenes painted during Lavery’s time in Morocco. Here, a solitary Moorish woman stands in quiet reverie, gazing eastward toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Jebel Musa—the legendary Pillar of Hercules. As the day dissolves into twilight, the golden glow of evening wraps the city in silence, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect.

Influenced by the Orientalist tradition popularised by French painters like Gérôme and Benjamin-Constant, Lavery imbues this piece with subtle elegance rather than exotic spectacle. It's not just a scene—it's a feeling. A moment suspended between day and night, between past and future.

Rooted in the artist's fascination with North African light, architecture, and atmosphere, Evening, Tangier captures a timeless calm. Whether seen as a tribute to classical longing or simply a beautifully composed study in mood and shadow, this piece speaks to something universal: the quiet power of contemplation.

Key Features:

• Fine art reproduction of Sir John Lavery’s 1907 original

• Printed on museum-quality archival paper for exceptional colour and detail

• A jewel of Irish Orientalism and early 20th-century travel painting

• Available in multiple sizes to suit any interior space

• Perfect for collectors of Lavery, lovers of Moroccan scenes, or those drawn to serene and soulful art

Add a touch of distant skies and evening stillness to your space with this elegant and atmospheric print.