The Old People by the Beach
1903
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1903
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Old People by the Beach is a 1903 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows five people standing on a beach at sunset. Their backs are to us, and they’re dressed in long, dark coats with light stripes. The sky glows orange, while the sand and water stay dark. One person holds a walking stick, and the others stand close together. The lighting makes the figures look like shadows against the bright sky. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to shape the scene. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
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