Untitled
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a woman in flowing robes holding two small children. One child reaches up toward a third, winged child who holds fruit. The background has trees and a distant landscape, all drawn with careful shading. The woman’s face is calm, but the children’s poses feel lively and full of movement. The print uses deep shadows and smooth gradations to make the figures stand out. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting technique works.
