Head of a Woman (Beatrice)
1726
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Rosalba Carriera
Rosalba Carriera (12 January 1673 – 15 April 1757) was an Italian Rococo painter.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Head of a Woman (Beatrice) is a 1726 by Rosalba Carriera, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a woman with light, wavy hair and a soft face. She’s wearing a black collar with small gold buttons and a red garment underneath. The background is dark, making her skin and clothes stand out. The artist used subtle shading to give her face a gentle glow. Notice how the light hits her cheek and neck, almost like a spotlight. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
Rosalba Carriera (12 January 1673 – 15 April 1757) was an Italian Rococo painter.
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