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About this work

A woman sits in a dark wooden chair, holding a red-and-white object in her lap. Her light dress is simple, with short sleeves and a round neckline. The background is a plain, warm yellow, and her face looks calm but a little serious. The brushstrokes are thick in some spots, especially on her dress, giving it texture. The artist didn’t smooth everything out—her skin and the chair have softer strokes. Check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.