Sadness
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a woman sitting in a dim room, her head resting on her hand. She wears a dark, flowing dress and a large feathered hat. Her posture looks tired, with her body slumped forward. The image is printed in black and white, using lines and shading to show texture. The artist focused on her face and hands, making them stand out against the softer background. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
