Capra neagră

About this work

This painting shows a dark, shaggy animal lying down in a rocky landscape. Its fur is thick and rough-looking, with patches of light catching its back. In front of it, a dead goat with curved horns lies on the ground, its fur pale and patchy. The background is rough, with jagged rocks and muted colors blending into the shadows. The artist used bold brushstrokes to show the animal’s fur texture, making it look almost three-dimensional. The lighting is uneven, with some parts glowing while others stay dark. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.