Alan Schaller, Photographer, London

Description

This black and white interior shot shows a crowd of people walking under the geometric grid of the Queen Elizabeth Great Court roof in the British Museum. The roof's crisscrossing pattern creates a play of light and shadow on the floor and walls. The architecture of the building is visible, including the high ceilings and repeating window designs. The floor reflects the light from the ceiling and windows, creating a bright, glossy surface. The people are silhouetted, and their individual features are not visible. The overall style is a high-contrast monochrome with a bright ceiling and darker floor.