Tableau Oppedette 1980

Dieter Appelt’s 1980 black and white photograph, “Tableau Oppedette”, depicts a figure standing in a cave holding out their arms, forming a wing-like shape. The stark contrast of the light against the dark interior and the figure’s pose evoke a sense of vulnerability and isolation, perhaps suggesting a desire for flight or escape. Appelt’s work often explores themes of human presence in nature and the interplay of light and shadow.