Two Figures on a Road (verso)
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
In this sketch, two figures sit on a winding road, their faces obscured. The scene is rendered in simple, gestural lines, with the figures and road blending into the surrounding landscape. A small group of people can be seen in the distance, adding a sense of depth to the scene. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the artist has captured a fleeting moment in time. For more on the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
