1901
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Jane White, Lewis White, and Maynard White is a 1901 by Clarence H. White, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This photo shows three people standing close together in a dimly lit room. The lighting is soft, with shadows clinging to their faces and clothes. One person is holding a child, and the group looks relaxed, almost like they’re posing for a quiet family moment. The dark background and focused light make the faces stand out. It feels like an old snapshot, but the artist used careful lighting to give it a painterly feel. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
Clarence Hudson White was an American photographer, teacher and a founding member of the Photo-Secession movement.
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