The Moon of San Gimignano
1929
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1929
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Moon of San Gimignano is a 1929 by John Lorin Black, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
A woman and child stand in a bright, sunlit street. The woman wears a yellow top and red skirt, holding a basket. The child, in a red shirt, clutches a small bucket. Behind them, buildings rise with uneven rooftops and tall, narrow towers. The sky is pale blue with a faint moon visible, and the ground glows with warm light. The painting’s loose brushstrokes make the scene feel quick and alive, almost like a snapshot. The bright light and shadows give everything a soft, glowing look. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create drama in paintings.
John Lorin Black (1894–1963) was an American artist.
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