Lamenting Woman (Sarah H. Crone)
1890
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1890
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a woman with her head in her hands, looking sad. She's sitting in a simple room with a few pieces of furniture. The woman's emotions seem to be the focus of the painting, and the simple background helps to emphasize her feelings. The artist used a muted color palette to create a somber mood. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.
