The Barricade, First Stone
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a group of people standing on a rooftop at night. Some are raising their arms, others hold tools or weapons. One person in the center is shirtless and looks ready to throw something. The background is dark with faint shapes of buildings and trees. The title *The Barricade, First Stone* hints this might be about a protest or uprising. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to make the figures stand out. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting technique works.
