Portrait of a Woman
1891
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1891
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman sitting in a room. She's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The artist used simple shapes and quiet colors to create a calm mood. The woman's face is gentle, but not very detailed. The artist might have been trying to show a feeling rather than a real person. The room has a few interesting things in it, like a postcard on the wall. You can learn more about this style by looking up the technique of chiaroscuro.
