Artwork
On the Terrace
On the Terrace is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
On the Terrace is a 1908 photograph by 1776_person, currently in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a solitary figure, dressed in formal attire (coat, bow tie, and large hat), seated on a bench with a small glass in hand. The subject's face is prominently illuminated, contrasting with the darker, more subdued background.
Technique & Style
The photograph exhibits a grainy, slightly blurry quality, suggesting a quickly taken shot. The pronounced use of light and shadow, where the subject's face is highlighted against a darkened background, employs the artistic principle of chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
Created in 1908 by 1776_person, the photograph's history prior to its acquisition by the Museum of Ethnography is not detailed here.
Context
The setting appears to be a public, possibly urban, location with a waterfront and buildings visible in the distance, though the specifics of the location are not provided.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
