Light and Shadow: The Shadows of Dissipation Falling upon the Poor

James Carter Beard

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two women, one standing and the other seated. The standing woman has soft facial features and long hair, wearing a long gown. She is holding her gown in front of her with her hands. A small dog is shown beside her. The seated woman has her face in her hand, looking to her right. She wears a simple dress and a shawl around her shoulders. The background includes a streetlamp on the left and a wall with indistinct text on the right.