Study - Maude Seated
1878
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1878
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting features a woman seated in a chair, her head tilted slightly to her right. She wears a dark dress with a high neckline and long sleeves, and her hair is pulled back. The background is a light color, with some darker shading around the woman's figure. The woman's pose is relaxed, with her left arm resting on the armrest of the chair and her right hand holding onto the back of the chair. Her face is turned away from the viewer, and her features are not clearly defined. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. Look up the artist James McNeill Whistler to learn more about his work.
