Self-Portrait (negative)
1853
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1853
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a photo of a man in a fancy suit, standing in profile. He's posed in a dynamic way, which was hard to do with old photography equipment. The photographer used a new technique to create soft lighting and shadows. Check out the technique of sfumato to learn more about how artists create soft, hazy effects in their work.
