Between two lights
1850
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1850
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Between two lights is a 1850 unspecified by Eduardo Sívori, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is wearing a hat, a dark coat, and a blue dress with a white collar. Her left hand is resting on a chair, and her right hand is holding a black object. The woman's face is blurred, and her expression is neutral. The background of the painting is a warm, brown color. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Eduardo Sívori (October 13, 1847 – June 5, 1918) was an Argentine artist widely regarded as his country's first realist painter.
See the richer artist page