Ivory Figurine, Study in Detail
1943
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1943
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a photograph of a small carved ivory sculpture. It shows an adult figure holding a child on one hip and a baby on the other shoulder. The adult is dressed in loose, simple clothes and has a tall hat. The background is plain and dark, making the figures stand out clearly. The ivory looks smooth and detailed, especially in the faces and hands. The way light hits the sculpture makes some parts glow while others stay shadowed. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting effect works in art.
