1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
English War Work: The Shops at Night, Changing Shifts is a 1916 by Joseph Pennell, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You're looking at a painting of a nighttime cityscape. The scene shows a busy street with buildings and factories lit up. There are people walking around, and the overall atmosphere is one of activity and energy. The painting is done in dark colors, which gives it a moody feel. The artist has used strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and dimension. This technique is called chiaroscuro, and it's used to create a dramatic effect. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, you should check out the work of Joseph Pennell.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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