The Allegory of Sculpture
1899
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1899
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows a carved figure sitting on a rock. The sculpture is of a nude person with one arm resting on their knee and the other arm bent behind them. The rock they’re perched on looks rough and uneven, almost like real stone. The figure’s pose is relaxed but strong, with clear muscle definition. The photo itself is black and white, making the light and shadow on the sculpture stand out. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this play of light and dark works in other art.
