Ellen Von Unwerth, Berlin

Description

This high-contrast black and white photograph by Ellen Von Unwerth captures a blonde woman in dark lace apparel posing dramatically on a tufted leather banquette inside a dimly lit lounge. She is seated with her legs crossed and one arm raised to shield her face. A small round table draped in dark fabric sits to her left, holding a metallic ice bucket and a small glass, while several cocktail glasses are arranged on a low surface to her right. The scene is illuminated with moody directional lighting, creating deep shadows that emphasize the glossy texture of the leather seating and the surrounding darkness.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Bar

Context

Editorial