Mrs. Herb Roth
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting is a portrait of a woman, likely Mrs. Herb Roth, seated and facing the viewer. She wears a dark coat with a fur collar and cuffs, and a white dress underneath. A long chain hangs around her neck, and she has a ring on her left hand. The woman's short hair is styled in a bob, and she looks directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. Her hands are folded in her lap, and her posture is relaxed. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands. For more information on this technique, look up "chiaroscuro".
