Geoffrey Badner, Photographer, New York

Description

This black-and-white portrait photograph by Geoffrey Badner features two men engaged in a game of chess indoors. A standing man wearing a double-breasted grey tweed suit, white collared shirt, and dark tie reaches out to move a piece on the wooden chessboard. He holds a short glass containing a drink in his other hand. Seated across the table is another man seen from behind and in profile, also holding a glass. Between them on the wooden table sits a bottle alongside the board. The background features large multi-pane industrial-style windows with gridded frames. The scene is lit with strong directional contrast, emphasizing the textures of the suit fabric, wood grain, and glass surfaces.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Residential Building

Context

Portrait / Headshot