Woman before a Fire 1851

"Woman before a Fire" is a lithograph by Adolph Menzel created in 1851. The artwork depicts a woman in an elegant dress seated in a chair in a dimly lit room. The only source of light is a pair of candlesticks placed on the mantelpiece above the fireplace. The woman appears to be lost in thought as she gazes at the flickering flames, the scene imbued with a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. Menzel's meticulous attention to detail and skillful use of chiaroscuro contribute to the artwork's realism and create a captivating atmosphere.