1933
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Illustration for "Peronnik the Fool": Redemonde on the Staircase is a 1933 by Stephen Gooden, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a woman in a long, flowing dress standing on a staircase. She’s reaching out toward an arched doorway, where a faint figure sits inside. The walls have ornate carvings, and a stone railing curves beside her. Light falls softly on her face, while shadows deepen the background. The woman’s pose feels quiet but deliberate, like she’s hesitating. The artist used shading to create depth, making the scene feel three-dimensional. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
Stephen Frederick Gooden CBE, RA, RE was an English artist, engraver, illustrator and designer of banknotes.
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