The Dressing Room
1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Charles Maurin
Charles Maurin (1856–1914) was a French artist, born in Le Puy-en-Velay.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Dressing Room is a 1898 by Charles Maurin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
A woman stands naked in a dimly lit room, drying her hair with her hands. Behind her, a red umbrella hangs on a wall, and a vase sits on a shelf. To the right, a mirror reflects a blue curtain and a statue. The floor is wet, with a small puddle near her feet. This painting mixes soft light with sharp shadows, a trick artists use to show depth. The woman’s pose looks casual, but the room feels strangely still. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create drama.
Charles Maurin (1856–1914) was a French artist, born in Le Puy-en-Velay.
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