Arrangement, Emma in a Room
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a woman sitting in a chair, dressed in a fancy, old-fashioned outfit with lots of lace and ribbons. Behind her, a window lets in light that shows a faint cityscape outside. A small table beside her holds a teapot and some cups, and her hands rest gently in her lap. The artist used quick, loose lines to capture her pose and the room’s details, giving it a sketchy, unfinished feel. The lighting is soft but highlights her face and the objects around her. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
