1752
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Lisabetta is a 1752 by James McArdell, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
A woman sits with her legs crossed, one arm resting on her knee, the other draped over the back of a chair. Her dress is loose and flowing, one shoulder bare, the fabric catching the light. Her hair is dark and slightly messy, falling over her face. The dark background makes her stand out, and her expression looks thoughtful. This painting uses strong contrasts between light and dark to shape her form. The artist focused on how shadows and highlights create depth in the cloth and her skin. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other paintings.
James MacArdell (c. 1729 – 2 June 1765) was an Irish mezzotinter who moved to London, there he was considered one of the finest mezzotint engravers in the country. He engraved portraits of many of the famous people of his time.
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