Old Woman Asleep

About this work

This painting shows a woman sleeping in a dim room. She’s wrapped in a yellow cloth, her head resting on her hand. An open book lies on a small table beside her, and a cane leans against the chair. The dark background makes her face and clothes stand out. The lighting focuses on her face and hands, leaving the rest in shadow. This is a trick artists use to make certain parts pop. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this works in other paintings.