Kwaku Alston, Photographer, New York

Description

This vertical photographic portrait features three Black individuals dressed in period-accurate 19th-century attire set against an outdoor landscape backdrop with a dirt path. In the center, a man wearing a cowboy hat, patterned vest, tweed jacket, and a star badge tips his hat while holding a revolver in a holster at his waist. To his left, a younger woman stands with her arms crossed, wearing a high-collared dress. To his right, an older woman stands in a patterned Victorian dress with lace detailing. Bold white typography at the bottom reads LAWMEN BASS REEVES with the release date streaming November 5 below. The lighting is warm and directional, creating a dramatic cinematic feel.