Two Dogs
1760
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1760
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows two dogs standing close together. One is a larger breed with a thick black-and-white coat, standing upright. The other is smaller, with a fluffy white coat, looking up at the first dog. The background is plain and dark, keeping focus on the animals. The photo feels simple but captures the dogs’ body language well. The larger dog seems calm, while the smaller one looks curious or playful. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in photos and paintings.