The Conversation
1890
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1890
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows two women in a quiet moment. They're dressed in old-fashioned clothes and one is holding an umbrella. The artist used a lot of dark colors, which makes the light parts of the painting stand out more. This technique is called chiaroscuro. If you want to learn more about how artists use light and dark, look up chiaroscuro.
