Artwork

At the Window

At the Window, by Clarence H. White, 1896
At the Window, by Clarence H. White, 1896

At the Window is a photography by the Impressionist artist Clarence H. White. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

At the Window is a photograph created by Clarence H. White in 1896, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman in a light-colored dress standing by a window, holding a piece of fabric or paper, bathed in soft sunlight that highlights her face and the surrounding lace curtains.

Technique & Style

The photograph's soft light and blurred edges emphasize a quiet, everyday moment over precise details, evoking a sense of intimacy and gentle observation.

Context

The work's focus on capturing a serene, domestic scene is reminiscent of Impressionist tendencies, although it is a photograph.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Clarence H. White

Artist

Clarence H. White

Clarence Hudson White was an American photographer, teacher and a founding member of the Photo-Secession movement.

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