A Study for Two Angels on a Balustrade
1736
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1736
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Dominant colour
A Study for Two Angels on a Balustrade is a 1736 unspecified by Carlo Carlone, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting depicts two angels on a balustrade, with one angel standing and the other lying down. The standing angel is clothed in a flowing yellow robe, while the other angel is dressed in a brown robe. The background of the painting is a deep blue, which contrasts with the warm tones of the angels' robes. The painting features a range of colors, from the bright yellow of the standing angel's robe to the deep brown of the other angel's robe. The blue background adds a sense of depth and contrast to the scene. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures of the angels. For more on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Carlo Innocenzo Carlone or Carloni (1686–1775) was an Italian painter and engraver, active especially in the Holy Roman Empire.
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