Artwork
Female Model
Female Model is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Female Model is a 1930 photographic work by 1132_person, currently in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a woman in a sideways pose, facing left, with her torso exposed and a dark belt at her waist. Her facial expression is partially obscured by shadow, inviting interpretation.
Technique & Style
The image employs chiaroscuro lighting, characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark. Bright illumination highlights the subject's front and side, while her face remains mostly in shadow, creating depth and emphasis.
History & Provenance
Created in 1930, the work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's holdings, though the specifics of its acquisition and earlier ownership are not detailed here.
Context
The simple, dark background and studio-like setting suggest a focus on the subject herself, rather than contextual or environmental details.
Artist & collection
