1901
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Lady in Black is a 1901 oil by Emil Fuchs, a Impressionism work, depicting Unidentified Woman, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting depicts a woman dressed in a long, black dress with a high collar and a black hat adorned with feathers. Her hands are placed in her lap, and she wears a ring on her left hand. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the woman's pale skin. The woman's face is illuminated, suggesting that the light source is coming from the left side of the painting. Her expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed towards the viewer. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman's face and hands. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Emil Fuchs (9 August 1866 – 13 January 1929) was an Austrian–American sculptor, medallist, painter, and author who worked in Vienna, London and New York.
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