1913
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Dominant colour
The Chatterers is a 1913 oil by Harry Willson Watrous, a Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting depicts a woman sitting on a bench, facing a black bird perched on the back of a chair. The woman is dressed in a long, dark dress with a sheer, light-colored sleeve, and her dark hair is pulled back. She reaches out to touch the bird with her right hand. The background is a warm, yellowish wall adorned with silhouettes of flying birds. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between the light and dark areas of the painting, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman and the bird. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in exploring more works that use chiaroscuro, check out the technique.
Harry Willson Watrous (17 September 1857 – 10 May 1940) was an American visual artist who received an academic education in France.
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