Q27954670
1850
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1850
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Dominant colour
Q27954670 is a 1850 oil by Augustin Théodule Ribot, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting is a portrait of an elderly woman, her face turned to the left. She wears a white headscarf and a dark dress. The background is black, and the overall lighting is dim. The woman's face is rendered in thick brushstrokes, with visible texture from the paint. Her eyes are cast downward, and her expression is somber. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face. The painting's style and technique are reminiscent of 19th-century European art. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Augustin Théodule Ribot.
