Artwork
Young Woman at a Window
Young Woman at a Window is a print by Henry Wolf. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Young Woman at a Window is a 1907 print by Henry Wolf, a French-born engraver who worked in New York City.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a contemplative woman in dark attire and a white head covering, standing at an open window and gazing outward, having drawn back a heavy curtain with one arm.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by a strong contrast between light and dark, achieved through the use of chiaroscuro, where the woman's face and arms are sharply illuminated while the surrounding room remains shadowy.
History & Provenance
Wolf trained in Strasbourg and exhibited in Paris before moving to the United States in 1871, where he produced engravings after works by prominent artists like John Singer Sargent and Édouard Manet.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Wolf (1852–1916) was a French-born wood engraver who lived and worked in the United States during his most influential work period and until his death.
