Amor, der vækkes af Psyche
1796
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1796
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Amor, der vækkes af Psyche is a 1796 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows two figures in a dimly lit scene. One person is standing, holding a small object like a mirror, while the other is lying down with their head resting on their arm. The standing figure has short hair and is dressed in a loose, draped garment. The person lying down has long, flowing hair and is mostly uncovered, with one arm raised. The contrast between light and dark in the photo makes the figures stand out sharply against the background. This effect is called *chiaroscuro*, a technique that uses strong lighting to create drama. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to tell stories.
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