Untitled (Lady in Furs)

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a woman standing indoors, wearing a large fur collar and a fancy hat with feathers. She holds a piece of fabric in one hand and rests her other hand on a small table. The room behind her has a curtain and a faint view of buildings outside. The artist used shading to make the fur look soft and the woman’s face stand out. This style was common in the late 1800s. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.