A Duet
1887
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1887
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
A Duet is a 1887 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a dimly lit room where a woman in a dark dress stands near a table, holding a candle. Around her, other people sit or stand, some with candles too. The lighting is soft, with shadows making faces hard to see clearly. The woman’s dress has a patterned fabric, and she holds a fan in her other hand. The room feels cozy but busy, with a mix of light and dark tones. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting style works.
