Phaeton
1763
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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William Woollett
William Woollett (1735–1785) was a British artist, born in Maidstone.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Phaeton is a 1763 by William Woollett, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a scene with several figures in a landscape. There are trees and buildings in the background, and a body of water in the foreground. The figures are dressed in classical clothing, and some of them are interacting with each other. One interesting detail is the use of light and shadow to create depth and atmosphere in the painting. The artist has used chiaroscuro to highlight certain elements and create a sense of drama. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.
William Woollett (1735–1785) was a British artist, born in Maidstone.
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