The dull, blank wall behind the woman draws your eye to the more colorful woman and her work, not distracting you in the least. Even though her dress is bright in contrast to the blue of the fabric and cushion near her, it is still dull in comparison to brighter works of the time. There are some brighter colors in the work, such as the red thread on the cushion and the woman's dress. However, they fit well with the other colors in the work, not contrasting too greatly, thus not drawing too much attention to themselves. This creates a lack of vibrancy, energy or movement in the
The dull, blank wall behind the woman draws your eye to the more colorful woman and her work, not distracting you in the least. Even though her dress is bright in contrast to the blue of the fabric and cushion near her, it is still dull in comparison to brighter works of the time. There are some brighter colors in the work, such as the red thread on the cushion and the woman's dress. However, they fit well with the other colors in the work, not contrasting too greatly, thus not drawing too much attention to themselves. This creates a lack of vibrancy, energy or movement in the