Shower
1902
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1902
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This looks like a rough, stormy seascape in black and white. The waves crash hard against jagged rocks on the right side, while the water churns toward a distant, faint shoreline. The sky is dark and heavy, almost blending with the water. The texture of the rocks and waves is very detailed, almost like the surface is uneven. It’s not a painting—this is a photograph, taken in 1902. If you like this dramatic style, check out chiaroscuro for more contrast-heavy work.
