The Collector of Cigar Stubs
1841
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1841
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a man collecting cigar stubs. He's dressed in worn clothes, and his focus is on gathering these stubs. This detail makes the scene interesting, as it highlights the man's resourcefulness. The man's actions seem routine, and the scene feels quiet. The artist used simple lines and shading to create this atmosphere. To learn more about the style used in this painting, look up the technique of sfumato.
