Lying in the Water
1903
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1903
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a person floating face-down in water, arms stretched out. The background is dark and blurry, like trees or rocks under murky surface. Light catches their back and legs, making the skin look smooth and pale. The loose, sketchy lines give it a dreamy, unfinished feel—like a quick study rather than a polished work. The contrast between light and dark helps the figure stand out. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
