After the Bath
1924
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1924
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This photo shows two people sitting close together, their backs to us. The lighting is dim, with one person’s arm resting on the other’s shoulder. Their skin tones are warm, and the background is a dark, shadowy blue-gray. The image looks like it was taken indoors, maybe in a small, dimly lit room. The way the light and shadow play on their skin gives it a soft, almost painted feel. Check out chiaroscuro to learn more about how light and dark create mood in photos and art.
