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Illustration for "Beneath the Wrinkle", by Clarence H. White, 1903

Illustration for "Beneath the Wrinkle"

Clarence H. White

1903

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Illustration for "Beneath the Wrinkle" is a 1903 by Clarence H. White, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Clarence H. White
When & what style?
1903
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a white dress with ruffles, standing in front of a fireplace. She is looking to her right, where an older man is sitting on a chair. To her left, another woman is standing, touching her hair. The woman in white has a book in her hand and is wearing a long-sleeved dress with a high neckline. The older man is dressed in a suit and has a beard. The woman on the left is wearing a dark dress and has her hair pulled back. The scene is set in a room with a fireplace and a chair, suggesting a domestic setting. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting.

About the artist

Portrait of Clarence H. White
Artist

Clarence H. White

Clarence Hudson White was an American photographer, teacher and a founding member of the Photo-Secession movement.

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