Nicolas Louis Faret and Madame Nicolas Louis Faret
1812
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1812
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows two people side by side. The man on the left wears a dark coat with a white cravat, looking straight ahead. The woman on the right has curly hair pulled up, a green dress, and lace trim at her neck. Both stand against a plain, dark background. Notice how the artist used soft lighting to make their faces glow slightly. This was a common trick to draw attention to their expressions. Want to learn more? Look up chiaroscuro.
