Over midnat
1894
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1894
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white image shows a person sitting in a dimly lit room, bent over a table. The table holds a few objects: a lamp with a tall shade, a stack of books, and some glass jars. Behind them, shelves are filled with more books, and the person’s face is half-lit by a small light source, casting soft shadows. The lighting creates a quiet, focused mood—like a moment frozen in time. The artist used a simple but effective technique to highlight the person’s face and hands. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow work in other art.
