Artwork
The Sibyl
The Sibyl is a print by the Impressionist artist Francis Scott King. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Sibyl is a print created by Francis Scott King in 1887, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a reclining woman lost in thought, with a simple dress and loose hair. A cup and half-open book beside her suggest a contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artist employed shading to convey the interplay of light and shadow, lending the figure a three-dimensional appearance and enhancing the serene ambiance.
Artist & collection
