1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Bérénice is a 1861 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a woman, Bérénice, with a solemn expression, her eyes cast downward. She is dressed in a dark, high-necked gown, and her hair is pulled back, revealing her pale complexion. The background of the painting is dark and muted, with subtle hints of light that accentuate the subject's features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and hands. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the subject's inner world. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of sfumato.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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