Today
1944
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1944
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This black and white photograph shows a statue of a man wearing a cap and apron, holding a large hammer over his shoulder. The statue stands on a pedestal in front of a building with a curved roof. The man is muscular and has a serious expression. He is looking to the right, and his hammer is resting on his left shoulder. The building behind him has a large window and a small tree in front of it. The photograph is a good example of the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
