Indoor Athlete
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a man playing billiards in a dimly lit room. He is focused on his shot. The room is quiet, except for the player. The popularity of billiards was high in the 1920s. Many poolrooms existed in New York City. This was a common scene back then. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
