The Pillar of Salt
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This picture shows a dark, moody scene with a flock of sheep huddled together on rocky ground. Above them, a stormy sky looms with thick, swirling clouds. The water in the background looks still and shadowy, with a faint light breaking through the clouds. The sheep are drawn with rough, textured lines that make them look almost like sketches. The contrast between light and dark creates a dramatic, almost ghostly feel. Check out *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
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