Trafalgar Square
1909
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1909
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows a quiet street scene with a large, ornate fountain in the center. The water in the fountain reflects the buildings and sky above, creating a mirror-like effect. In the background, there’s a dome-topped building and a few people walking, but they’re small and blurry. The artist used light and shadow to make the fountain stand out against the lighter surroundings. The way the water reflects everything adds a sense of calm to the scene. Check out more works by Coburn, Alvin Langdon to see how he played with light in other photos.
