Young Woman Resting in a Music Room
1873
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1873
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a young woman reclining on a red couch, her head resting on her hand. She wears a white dress with a blue ribbon tied around her waist and has a bracelet on her right wrist. The room is decorated with a red and green striped wallpaper, a gold-framed picture, and a small black box on the wall. A lute lies on the floor in front of the couch. The woman's pose and the objects in the room suggest a moment of relaxation and leisure. The artist has used warm colors to create a cozy atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Alfred Stevens.
