A Night Scene
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a dimly lit room with a group of people standing around. One woman in the front wears a fur collar and a wide-brimmed hat with a feather. The background has faint figures and a glowing light source, like a lamp or moon. Shadows stretch across faces and clothes, making some areas dark while others stand out. The artist plays with light and dark to create mood—some faces are nearly lost in shadow. The woman’s hat and the soft glow in the background draw your eye. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
