Bretonă lucrând (La fereastră)

About this work

This painting shows a person sitting by a window, wrapped in a dark cloak and a white headscarf. They’re holding a book open, reading carefully. Outside, trees and a dim sky are visible through the glass. The lighting is soft, with shadows on the person’s face and body. The colors are mostly dark greens and browns, with a few bright spots where light hits. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.