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About this work

This painting shows a person wrapped in a dark red shawl, sitting with their hands resting on their lap. Their face is pale with a hint of shadow under the eyes, and the background is a dark, almost black color. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, especially on the red fabric. The person’s expression is calm but serious, with a slight tilt to their head. The lighting focuses on their face, making the shawl look almost three-dimensional. Check out *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.