Le Biarotte
1901
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1901
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Le Biarotte is a 1901 by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a woman sitting in a dark, shadowy space. She’s wearing a loose, light-colored blouse with rolled-up sleeves, resting her chin on her hand. A small vase with flowers sits on the table in front of her, and the background is mostly black with faint hints of a window or curtain. The artist plays with light and dark to make her face stand out against the gloomy setting. The way the shadows blend into the light gives the print a moody, quiet feel. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
