A Sculptor in his Studio Working from the Life
1827
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1827
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This room is packed with half-finished statues and busts. A shirtless man stands mid-motion, arms raised like he’s shaping clay. Beside him, a man in a dark coat and white collar points at a tall, draped statue. The walls hold more sculptures, a mirror, and a window with red curtains. A small dog sits in a basket, and tools lie scattered on the floor. The artist seems to be teaching or critiquing the model’s pose. The lighting is bright in one corner, casting shadows on the cluttered shelves and figures. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
