Ellen Von Unwerth, Berlin

Description

This black and white portrait by photographer Ellen Von Unwerth captures a blonde woman lying prone on rumpled bedding. She wears a dark bodysuit and patterned fishnet tights while reclining on the bed. One hand holds a vintage rotary telephone to her ear, while her other hand rests casually across an open newspaper featuring bold headlines. The lighting is high-contrast and directional, casting dramatic shadows and highlighting the texture of the sheets and her clothing. The composition is shot from a high angle, looking down upon the scene with a candid, narrative feel.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Cinematic, Monochrome

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Bedroom

Context

Editorial