Detail from The Old Violin by William Harnett
William Michael Harnett, The Old Violin (detail), 1886, National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mellon Scaife in honor of Paul Mellon 1993.15.1

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Harnett used bright highlights on the metal ring and a soft circular shadow on the door to lift the ring off the canvas.