Heroic Head
1856
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1856
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photograph shows a sculpture of a man's head and shoulders. The man has short, curly hair and a serious expression. He is wearing a draped piece of fabric around his neck. The sculpture is placed on a pedestal, which is made of stone or marble. The background of the photograph is a plain wall. 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.
