Dead Game
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dead Game is a 1750 by Unknown, depicting Hunting, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows two dead animals laid out on a dark background. One looks like a rabbit with its fur still fluffy, and the other is a bird with its wings spread open. The lighting is dim, making the shapes stand out against the shadowy space around them. The artist focused on the textures—soft fur and smooth feathers—while keeping the background simple. This kind of lighting, where dark and light contrast sharply, is called *chiaroscuro*. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create drama.
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