Head of a Man
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Head of a Man is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This is a black-and-white photo of an older man’s face and shoulders. His hair is thin, his beard long and patchy, and his skin looks weathered. The lighting is soft, mostly on his forehead and cheek, leaving the rest in shadow. The photo focuses only on his face, with no background or setting. The lighting creates a gentle contrast between light and dark, almost like a sketch. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting style works.
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