Michael Avedon, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking black and white portrait features civil rights leader John Lewis captured mid-expression with his eyes closed and hands gently clasped over his chest. He wears a dark tailored suit jacket, a crisp collared shirt, and a patterned tie, with a wedding band visible on his left ring finger and a watch on his wrist. The lighting is dramatic and directional, creating deep shadows and highlighting the texture of his skin and the contours of his hands. The composition is a tight vertical bust shot against a dark, textured background. The photograph was taken by Michael Avedon in New York.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot