En hestestald
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
En hestestald is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a covered stable with arched stone walls. Four horses stand inside, three tied up and one rearing up on its hind legs. The lighting is dim, with shadows stretching across the stone floor and pillars. The rearing horse looks tense, its muscles tight as it lifts off the ground. The others stand still, their heads turned away. The photo feels like a snapshot of a quiet moment in a working stable. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
