Girl on a Donkey
1844
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1844
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A girl sits on a donkey in this painting. The girl's gentle smile and the donkey's calm demeanor make for a peaceful scene. The artist's attention to detail is also notable, as seen in the folds of the girl's clothing and the donkey's fur. Check out the technique of sfumato to learn more about how artists create soft, hazy effects like this.