Le Fondeur (The Foundry) 1900

"Le Fondeur" (The Foundry), created in 1900 by Eugene Carriere, is a striking black and white depiction of a figure working in a foundry. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes the contrast between light and dark, gives the artwork a dramatic and atmospheric feel. Carriere is known for his distinctive style, often employing a smoky, hazy palette that blurs the edges of his subjects, adding to the mystical and dreamlike quality of his work.