Leo Ornstein at the Piano
1918
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1918
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Leo Ornstein at the Piano is a 1918 oil by Leon Kroll, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
In this painting, a man sits at a grand piano, his hands poised over the keys. He wears a dark jacket over a white shirt, and his dark hair is neatly styled. The piano's lid is open, and the man's gaze is directed downward. The artist has used warm, earthy tones to depict the scene, with the piano and the man's clothing rendered in rich browns and tans. The background is a cool blue-gray, which provides a subtle contrast to the warmth of the foreground. This painting showcases the artist's skill in capturing a quiet, intimate moment. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Leon Kroll (December 6, 1884 – October 25, 1974) was an American painter and lithographer.
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