The Cliff at Sainte Marguerite
1914
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1914
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white image shows a rough, rocky cliffside with jagged boulders piled unevenly. The surface looks uneven, almost like the rocks are stacked by hand. Shadows cling to the crevices, making some areas darker than others. The artist used a simple but effective way to show depth—just with light and dark areas. It’s not a painting but a photo, so the texture of the rocks feels almost real. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
