Frederick Ashton

Frederick Ashton

Angus McBean

1950

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This black-and-white photograph features a man with short, dark hair, gazing downward. He wears a dark jacket and holds a patterned object in front of him, with his hand resting on it. The man's attire and the object he holds suggest a formal or artistic setting. The photograph's use of shadows and lighting adds depth to the image. To learn more about the photographer's techniques, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.

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