Twilight. The Artist’s Wife 1898

"Twilight. The Artist’s Wife" (1898) by Swedish artist L.A. Ring portrays a woman in a dimly lit room, sitting before a glowing stove. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark, emphasizes the solitary figure and the introspective mood of the scene. The woman's silhouette is almost entirely obscured by the shadows, highlighting the warmth and intimacy of the fire, a motif that often appears in Ring's work, showcasing his fascination with the everyday life of ordinary people.