Skip to content

Chance Quote by Irving Penn

“I share with many people the feeling that there is a sweetness and constancy to light that falls into a studio from the north sky that sets it beyond any other illumination. It is a light of such penetrating clarity that even a simple object lying by chance in such a light takes on an inner glow…” quote by Irving Penn
Download Open image
“I share with many people the feeling that there is a sweetness and constancy to light that falls into a studio from the north sky that sets it beyond any other illumination. It is a light of such penetrating clarity that even a simple object lying by chance in such a light takes on an inner glow, almost a voluptuousness.”

Irving Penn

About This Quote

A unique, penetrating light transforms ordinary objects into something luminous and sensual.

In simple terms: Special light makes things glow.

Key Takeaway

Seek environments that reveal hidden beauty.

Themes

art light perception

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

descriptive inspirational

When to use this quote

  • photography
  • gallery c
  • interior design

Key Concepts

aesthetics visual perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does light alter your perception?
  • What moments have you felt this inner glow?
A Different Perspective

Such light may be rare and hard to replicate.

2.5 out of 5 (7 ratings)

More by Irving Penn

Explore all 24 Irving Penn quotes

More Chance quotes

Browse all 12,460 Chance quotes