Untitled
1997
silver
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1997
silver
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This black-and-white photo shows a close-up of a bed. A hand in a white lace sleeve reaches toward a black cat curled up on the sheets. On the floor, a black purse lies open with its contents spilling out. The scene feels quiet and still, like a moment frozen in time. The photo uses light and shadow to focus on small details—the cat’s fur, the lace pattern, the purse’s strap. It’s shot like a snapshot but feels carefully arranged. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and dark for drama.