The Asylum at Vincennes
1859
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1859
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a quiet scene of people in a courtyard. It's a calm moment in a place that was likely not very calm. The artist, Charles Nègre, was one of the first to use photography in his work, and this painting might show his interest in light and shadow. You can learn more about similar uses of light by looking at the technique of chiaroscuro.
