1899
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Letitia Felix is a 1899 by Clarence H. White, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman in profile. She wears a high-necked dress with a draped collar, and her hair is pulled back. The lighting hits her face and shoulder, leaving the rest in deep shadow. The soft edges and gentle shading suggest the artist focused on mood over detail. This style was common in early photography-inspired portraits. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting technique works.
Clarence Hudson White was an American photographer, teacher and a founding member of the Photo-Secession movement.
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