A Glove: The Rescue
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a small boat in rough water, nearly swamped by waves. A person inside clutches an oar, while another person clings to the side. The sky is dark and stormy, with jagged lines showing wind and rain. In the foreground, a hand reaches up from the water, holding a glove. The boat’s tilt and the glove’s placement suggest a moment of rescue. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to create drama. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
