Q27954807
1895
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1895
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
The painting depicts a woman sitting at a table, reading a newspaper. She is dressed in dark clothing and has a serious expression on her face. The table is covered with a white tablecloth and has a cup and saucer on it. In the background, there is a man standing with his back to the viewer. He is wearing a white apron and a hat. The room is dimly lit, with a warm glow emanating from the left side of the painting. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Eduardo Sívori.
