Handsome Morning -- A Dakota
1921
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1921
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Handsome Morning -- A Dakota is a 1921 oil by Harry C. Edwards, a American Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting depicts a Native American woman standing in a dark background. She is dressed in traditional attire, including a white shawl with colorful stripes and a dark fur piece around her shoulders. Her long black hair is parted in the middle, and she wears dangling earrings. The woman's gaze is directed to the left, and her right arm is extended downward. The dark background behind her is visible, but it is not detailed. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Harry C. Edwards (1868–1922) was an artist, born in Philadelphia.
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