Dead Game
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Dead Game is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a dead animal—likely a bird—lying on its side with one wing spread open. Its feathers are ruffled, and its beak is slightly open. Behind it, a person’s arm reaches in, holding the bird by its neck or leg. The background is dark and blurry, focusing attention on the bird and the hand. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows making the bird’s feathers look almost three-dimensional. The person’s arm is lit from above, adding to the contrast. This style of lighting is called chiaroscuro.
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