Artwork
Embers Glow
Embers Glow is a print by the Impressionist artist Theodore Roussel. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2013.86.10
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
Embers Glow is a print by French artist Theodore Roussel, created using aquatint. The work depicts a nude woman seated in a dimly lit setting.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a woman sitting naked in near-darkness, her skin illuminated by the glow of a fireplace. The flickering light casts shadows on her back and the surrounding wall.
Technique & Style
Roussel employed aquatint to achieve soft, layered tones. He also mixed his own inks and used stencils to apply them to the plate, capturing the effect of firelight. The print is accompanied by a mat and frame, also designed and printed by Roussel.
Context
The use of dramatic lighting in Embers Glow is reminiscent of the artistic technique known as chiaroscuro, which emphasizes contrasts between light and dark.
Artist & collection
Artist
Theodore Casimir Roussel (1847–1926) was a French-born English painter and graphic artist, best known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
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