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Between two lights, by Eduardo Sívori, unspecified, 1850

Between two lights

Eduardo Sívori

1850

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

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Overview

Between two lights is a 1850 unspecified by Eduardo Sívori, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Eduardo Sívori
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

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.

About the artist

Portrait of Eduardo Sívori
Artist

Eduardo Sívori

Eduardo Sívori (October 13, 1847 – June 5, 1918) was an Argentine artist widely regarded as his country's first realist painter.

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