1902
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Orchard is a 1902 by Clarence H. White, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This photo shows a shadowy figure sitting on a bench under bare trees. The light is dim, with dark branches framing the scene like a curtain. The person’s legs are crossed, and their hands rest on their lap, wrapped in a loose cloth. The trees look like they’re in winter, with no leaves and rough bark. The ground is covered in dry grass or leaves, and the whole scene feels quiet and still. Check out chiaroscuro next—it’s the fancy term for how light and dark play off each other in this kind of picture.
Clarence Hudson White was an American photographer, teacher and a founding member of the Photo-Secession movement.
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