Figure Reading at a Table in an Interior at Night 1891

"Figure Reading at a Table in an Interior at Night" is a charcoal drawing on paper created in 1891 by Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershøi. The drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a dimly lit interior with a solitary figure reading at a table. The minimalist composition and muted tones are characteristic of Hammershøi's style, known for its quietude and atmospheric effects. The artist's meticulous depiction of light and shadow creates a sense of intimacy and introspection, inviting viewers to contemplate the solitude of the figure within the intimate space.