The Father
1911
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Father is a 1911 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a man’s face in profile, looking downward. His hair is thick and wavy, and his beard is patchy. The lighting is uneven, making some parts of his face bright while others stay dark. The photo looks like it was taken quickly, with a rough, textured quality. The contrast between light and shadow is strong, almost like the artist used a technique to make certain areas pop. Next, check out *impasto* to see how artists build up thick paint—this photo has a similar scratchy, layered feel.
