Kong Frederik IV med familie
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows four people dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The two men wear long coats and knee-length breeches, standing upright. The woman in the middle has a big, fancy dress with ruffles, holding a fan. The girl on the right wears a simpler dress, also with ruffles, and stands slightly behind the woman. The background looks like a cityscape with buildings and a river, but it’s blurry. The men’s coats and the woman’s dress have detailed patterns, though the photo doesn’t show color. The lighting is soft, making some faces look brighter than others. Check out how this photo uses chiaroscuro for its lighting effects.
