Window in London Street

Window in London Street

William Orpen

1901

oil

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing in a room with a large window. She is wearing a long, dark blue dress and has her hair pulled back. The room is dimly lit, with the only light coming from the window. There is a small table to the left of the woman with a vase of flowers on it. The walls of the room are painted a dark color, and there is a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The woman is looking out the window, which is arched at the top and has many small panes of glass. The window is open, and you can see the sky and buildings outside. The overall atmosphere of the painting is quiet and contemplative. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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