King George III of England
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
King George III of England is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This is a black-and-white photo of a man dressed in heavy robes and medals. He sits on a throne-like chair, holding a scepter in one hand and a folded paper in the other. His outfit looks formal, with lots of buttons and decorative trim. The photo was taken long after the person’s lifetime, as the style of clothing and the way it’s presented don’t match modern photography. The lighting is simple, with no dramatic shadows. Check out *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and dark for dramatic effect.
