View of Montmartre
1912
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1912
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
View of Montmartre is a 1912 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white picture shows a quiet street in what looks like an old town. A lone figure walks down the empty road, past simple buildings with dark roofs and small windows. In the distance, a tall lighthouse and a dome-shaped building stand out against the sky. The artist used bold contrasts between light and dark to shape the scene, almost like shadows are the main characters. The street feels empty but alive, with every line and shape telling a story. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create drama.
