Hugo Comte, Photographer, New York

Description

A group of people of varying skin tones are lying on what appears to be a bed covered in white sheets. They are all wearing white clothing, and some have their eyes closed as if they are sleeping or resting. The backdrop is a blue and cloudy sky, giving the impression of an outdoor setting, though the even lighting and crisp focus suggests that the image was taken in an indoor studio environment. One individual holds what appears to be a metal sword. The scene has been carefully staged, with attention paid to the arrangement of the subjects and the draping of the white cloth.