Q105099617
1862
oil
From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet
1862
oil
From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet
The painting depicts a woman in a dark dress with a veil over her head. The background is a dark brown color. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting, with her features rendered in detail. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the art of glazing.