Costume Study
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Costume Study is a 1897 by George Woolliscroft Rhead, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with a high collar and a hat. She holds a small book or fan in one hand while her other hand rests on her hip. The background is a curtain made of thick, draped fabric with a checkered floor beneath her feet. The artist focused on the folds of her clothing, making the fabric look almost three-dimensional. The lines are sharp and precise, giving the drawing a strong sense of movement. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
