Kulturens herredømme
1783
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Kulturens herredømme is a 1783 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a person sitting on a rough, rocky surface. They’re dressed in a simple sleeveless top and a head covering, holding a long staff. Behind them, the background looks like uneven stone or a cave wall, with some faint shapes that might be other people or objects. The lighting is dramatic, with stark contrasts between light and dark areas. This makes the person’s face and hands stand out sharply against the shadowy background. This style of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*—look that up next.
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