L'Emoi, No. 1
1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
L'Emoi, No. 1 is a 1904 by Jean de Caldain, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman with a big, curly wig and a serious face. She’s wearing a high collar with a row of buttons down the front. The background is dark, almost like a shadowy wall, while her face and shoulders stand out in light tones. The artist left the edges rough, almost like they were drawn in a hurry. The wig’s curls are thick and wild, giving her a strong presence. The dark background makes her face pop, but it’s not polished—it feels raw. Check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
Jean de Caldain (1869–1927) was a French artist, born in Godoncourt.
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