Portrait of Albina Maray
1851
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1851
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A woman stands in a dark, shadowy space. She wears a long, light-colored dress with blue and pink stripes near the hem. A black lace shawl drapes over her shoulders, and she holds a fan in one hand. Her hair is styled neatly, with a blue ribbon and pink flowers tucked in. Notice the soft lighting that makes her face glow while the background stays dark. This trick creates depth without harsh lines. This style is called chiaroscuro.
