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Girl with a Candle

John Greenwood

1758

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paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Allegory Candle

Dominant colour

Girl with a Candle is a 1758 ink by John Greenwood, a Romanticism work, depicting Candle, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Greenwood
When & what style?: 1758 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a girl holding a candle. She's dressed in simple clothes and looks calm. The candle casts a soft glow on her face, which is interesting because it creates a sense of quiet intimacy, and the artist used this lighting to focus on her expression. To learn more about this style of lighting, look at the technique: chiaroscuro.