Whitewashing the Old House
1908
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1908
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Whitewashing the Old House is a 1908 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a man in a blue shirt and hat standing outside an old house. His pants are rolled up, and he’s holding a white bucket. The ground is uneven, with rocks and dirt, and the house behind him has peeling paint and a window open to the inside. The man looks like he’s working, maybe cleaning or fixing the house. The light hits his face and the wall, making some parts brighter than others. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro.
