Lisbeth, Seen from Behind
1911
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1911
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Lisbeth, Seen from Behind is a 1911 by Carl Larsson, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a woman from behind, wearing a long dress with her hair pulled up. She is standing in front of a table or desk, with her right hand resting on it. The woman's dress is loose-fitting, with a high neckline and long sleeves. Her hair is styled in an updo, with a few loose strands framing her face. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, which helps to focus attention on the woman. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the woman's figure emerging from the shadows. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
