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The Wing

Becquet

1893

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Wing is a 1893 by Becquet, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Becquet
When & what style?: 1893 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a person sitting in shadow, wrapped in a long, heavy coat. Their face is mostly hidden by a hood pulled low, leaving just the nose and mouth visible. The light catches a small part of their chest and hands, while the rest blends into dark shapes. The artist used bold strokes to create deep contrasts between light and dark. This makes the figure look almost sculpted from the shadows. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro.