Artwork
Lady with Shawl
Lady with Shawl is a print by Henry Wolf. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1924.993
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Lady with Shawl is a wood engraving print created by Henry Wolf around 1894. It is a black-and-white portrait of a woman.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman standing against a dark background, wrapped in a long shawl over a simple dark dress. Her calm and direct gaze is accentuated by her pulled-back hair.
Technique & Style
Wolf employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to emphasize the texture of the shawl and create a dramatic effect.
History & Provenance
Henry Wolf, a French-born wood engraver, worked primarily in the United States after settling in New York City in 1871. The print is held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Wolf (1852–1916) was a French-born wood engraver who lived and worked in the United States during his most influential work period and until his death.
