Blanche Clément, Photographer, Paris

Description

A cracked eggshell is the primary subject of this studio shot, resting atop a dark, roughly textured black wooden block. The eggshell is broken into two main pieces, revealing its inner surface. A small fragment of the eggshell sits delicately on the surface of the wooden block. The dark wooden block is grainy and has a visible seam where two pieces of wood are joined. The setting appears to be a photo studio, with a dark grey to black background that accentuates the contrast and texture of the eggshell and wood. The lighting is dim, contributing to the subdued mood of the composition.