Thinking It Over
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows an older man sitting in a dim room, deep in thought. He’s wearing a loose robe and has a beard and mustache. One hand rests on his chin, while the other holds a piece of paper. Behind him, a cluttered desk has books and a candle on a stand. The lighting is soft, with shadows covering most of the background. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to make the figure stand out. This technique is called chiaroscuro. Check out chiaroscuro to see how it works in other art.
