Allegorical Study of a Woman

1854

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Allegory Mary Magdalene

Dominant colour

Allegorical Study of a Woman is a 1854 by Harrison(?), a Impressionism work, depicting Mary Magdalene, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Harrison(?)
When & what style?: 1854 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a classical setting. She's surrounded by symbols and objects that have specific meanings. The woman is the main focus, but the things around her add depth to the image. The symbols and objects are what make this painting interesting. They give us clues about what the artist was trying to say. The artist used these symbols to convey a message, but it's not clear what that message is. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.