Mandlig model
1849
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Mandlig model is a 1849 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white image shows a shirtless man sitting on a raised surface. His left leg is bent, foot resting on the ground, while his right leg dangles off the edge. He’s holding something small in his right hand, and his left arm rests on his knee. The lighting is simple but sharp, focusing on his face and body. His skin looks textured, almost like the artist studied real muscles and bones. Next, check out chiaroscuro—this is a great example of how light and shadow can shape a figure.
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