Saturday Night, Massillon
1927
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1927
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Saturday Night, Massillon is a 1927 by Russell T. Limbach, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a crowded room with men in hats and coats. Some hold papers or books, while others stand in shadow. At the center, a large loudspeaker dominates, with a hand adjusting it. The lighting is stark—faces and objects pop against dark backgrounds. The loudspeaker suggests this might be a public gathering, like a speech or meeting. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to focus attention. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.
Russell T. Limbach (1904–1971) was an American artist, born in Massillon.
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