1928
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Herodias: Page 7, The sun made the cliffs of white marble glitter, and the golden rays on its roof is a 1928 by William Walcot, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a cityscape with a large, white marble building in the center. The building has a flat roof and is surrounded by smaller structures. The sun is shining down, casting a warm glow over the scene. In the foreground, there are trees and other vegetation, which adds a touch of greenery to the otherwise urban landscape. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility. The use of light and shadow in the painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up William Walcot.
William Walcot RE was a Russian-Scottish architect, graphic artist and etcher, notable as a architect of refined Art Nouveau in Moscow, Russia.
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