Charles Fréger, Photographer, Paris

Description

This striking photographic portrait by Charles Freger features a Black man whose body is painted entirely in a glossy black substance. He wears a vibrant red skirt and a structured headdress adorned with tall white feathers and dark cascading strands that cover part of his face. He holds a dark wooden bow and arrow across his torso in a posed stance. The figure is captured against a textured, mottled light green wall with subtle imperfections. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the glossy sheen of the body paint and the rich textures of the costume elements.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Warm, Clean

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Solid Colour

Context

Editorial