Donkeys in a Meadow
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Donkeys in a Meadow is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows three donkeys standing in a grassy field. One donkey is hitched to a wooden cart loaded with bundles, while the others stand nearby. The background has a few trees and a distant body of water, with the sky looking overcast. The donkeys’ harnesses and the way they’re positioned suggest they might be taking a break. The photo looks like it was taken outdoors, with natural light softening the scene. If you like this kind of rural scene, check out chiaroscuro for more dramatic lighting techniques.
