Solitude
1917
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1917
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a dark park at night, benches full of couples whispering, and one man sitting alone on the edge. Bellows used greasy ink called tusche to make the shadows feel thick and heavy. The couples are lost in each other, but the lone man seems cut off, almost invisible. It’s a quiet moment in a crowded place. If you like this mood, look up chiaroscuro—the way artists use light and dark to create drama.
