Shades of Evening – Mildred Anne Butler Irish Art Print

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Mildred Anne Butler

Bring home the quiet magic of an Irish evening, painted by one of Ireland's greatest artists.

Size 30x45 cm / 12x18″ 40x60 cm / 16x24″ 60x90 cm / 24x36″ 100x150 cm / 40x60″

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Authentic Irish art · archival landscape print · framed or unframed · free worldwide shipping.

Rooks gather in bare winter branches above a quiet cottage as dusk settles over the Kilkenny countryside. Shades of Evening by Mildred Anne Butler (1858–1941) captures that hushed moment when light fades into mist and the land falls still — one of Ireland's most beloved pioneering women artists at the height of her powers. Now offered as an archival fine-art print for your own wall.

Original watercolour, painted 1904 · National Gallery of Ireland collection (NGI.7953).

Why This Print?

An archival print of a masterwork held in the National Gallery of Ireland collection
Genuine Irish art — Butler's rare gift for the poetry of ordinary rural scenes, the fading light, the solitude, the shelter of home
For anyone who remembers the pull of an Irish evening, and the call of home as darkness falls
A meaningful gift for anyone with Irish roots or a love of the country's landscape

Print Quality

Archival pigment inks — gallery-grade, fade-resistant, built to last a lifetime
Colour-verified against the original for true-to-life accuracy
Solid wood framing — choose black, white or natural wood, ready to hang with hanging kit included

Sizes & Format

Unframed in every size; framed in black, white or wood at 30 × 45 cm and 60 × 90 cm.

Unframed: 30×45 cm, 40×60 cm, 60×90 cm and 100×150 cm
Framed: 30×45 cm and 60×90 cm

Print & Frame Details

Archival matte paper, 250gsm (110lb) — acid-free, FSC-certified, off-white and uncoated. Framed prints use a solid oak or ash frame, 20mm thick, with shatterproof protective glazing, and arrive ready to hang with a hanging kit. Unframed prints up to A4 ship flat; larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

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Framed prints are packed with protective corners and wrap, boxed with reinforced edges, and braced with internal supports for extra rigidity (max 3 frames per package). Every order ships free, delivered from the hub closest to you: Ireland 3–7 business days · UK 4–8 · USA 5–10 · Canada 6–12 · Australia 7–14.

About the Artist

Mildred Anne Butler was a trailblazing Irish artist renowned for her sensitive depictions of nature, rural life and animal subjects. Born at Kilmurry, near Thomastown in County Kilkenny, Butler drew lifelong inspiration from the beauty of her surroundings, becoming celebrated for her poetic portrayals of the Irish countryside.

Associated with the Newlyn School, she was a pioneer of the en plein air style, capturing the immediacy of light and atmosphere directly from nature. Butler gained international recognition during her lifetime, exhibiting at the Royal Academy and the Royal Hibernian Academy and playing a long, active role in the Water Colour Society of Ireland from 1892. She was elected an associate of the Royal Watercolour Society in 1896 and a full member in 1937 — a remarkable achievement for a woman artist of the era.

Her works were highly sought-after by royal and aristocratic patrons, including Queen Mary of Teck, and were acquired by prestigious collections such as the Tate Gallery through the Chantrey Bequest. Today, Butler is celebrated as a key figure in Irish art history, her legacy honoured in over 400 surviving works and commemorated on an An Post postage stamp.

Questions about this print

Where is the original Shades of Evening by Mildred Anne Butler?
The original watercolour, painted in 1904, is in the National Gallery of Ireland collection as NGI.7953.

What does Shades of Evening show?
Rooks gather in bare winter branches above a quiet cottage as dusk settles over the Kilkenny countryside, at the hushed moment when light fades into mist and the land falls still.

Who was Mildred Anne Butler?
Mildred Anne Butler (1858–1941) was born at Kilmurry, near Thomastown in County Kilkenny, and became known for her sensitive paintings of nature, rural life and animals. She was elected an associate of the Royal Watercolour Society in 1896 and a full member in 1937, and her work was acquired by the Tate Gallery through the Chantrey Bequest. See more in the Mildred Anne Butler collection.

What sizes and frames are available, and what does it cost?
The size and frame selector on this page shows every option with its exact price. Unframed prints across the shop start at €55 and framed prints at €120. Frames come in black, white or natural wood and arrive ready to hang with shatter-resistant glazing; framing is offered at selected sizes only. The paper is archival, acid-free matte with pigment inks. Every size and price is listed on the print prices, sizes and framing page. Every print is an open edition, so nothing is numbered or withdrawn.

How long does delivery take, and what if it arrives damaged?
Every print is made to order and dispatched within 2–5 business days, and shipping is free worldwide. After dispatch, delivery takes 3–7 business days in Ireland, 4–8 in the UK, 5–10 in the USA, 6–12 in Canada and 7–14 in Australia, with tracking by email. If your print arrives damaged or defective, email info@buyirishart.com within 14 days of delivery with a photo and we will replace it or refund you in full. Because every print is made to order, we cannot accept returns for a change of mind. See Shipping & Delivery and the refund policy.