Study of My Mother, Second Stone
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white drawing shows an older woman sitting in a chair. She’s dressed in a long, flowing robe with a belt, and her hands rest on her lap. The background is dark, with a small table and a lamp visible to the right. The artist focused on shadows and light to give the drawing depth. Notice how the robe’s folds and her face stand out against the darker background. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works.
