Still Life with Statuary and Drapery
1850
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1850
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows plaster casts of ancient statues and drapery. The scene is lit by natural light, making the figures stand out. The artist used contrast to emphasize the three-dimensionality of the statues. The Cleveland Museum of Art has this painting, which is a great example of art from the 19th century. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of chiaroscuro.
