Cynthia
1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Cynthia is a 1894 by Henry Wolf, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a girl with dark hair and a flower tucked behind her ear. She’s wearing a light dress with ruffles at the neck and sleeves. The background is plain and dark, so she stands out. The brushstrokes are loose, especially on her dress and the flower, giving it a soft, sketchy look. The artist signed it and wrote a note to someone named William Carey. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in portraits.
