At the Opera Ball: Long live the smartly dressed crowd!
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a crowded scene at an opera ball. People are dressed up, and some are looking at each other. The colors are mostly dark, with some lighter shades. A notable detail is the way the artist has captured the expressions and postures of the people in the crowd. It's like a snapshot of a lively moment. To learn more about the style of this painting, look up the Impressionism movement.
