Stående mandlig model
1910
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1910
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Stående mandlig model is a 1910 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white image shows a shirtless man standing with his arms raised. His left hand holds a thin rope or wire, while his right arm stretches upward. The lighting highlights his muscles and casts shadows on his legs and chest. The artist focused on the play of light and dark across his skin, giving the figure a three-dimensional look. This effect is called *chiaroscuro*—a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and shadow. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create depth.
