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Portrait of a tattooed young man with tousled hair seated on a box against a textured grey background, wearing a polka dot tank top.

Mark Seliger, Photographer, New York

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Description

This black and white portrait features a young man with tousled, spiky hair seated cross-legged on a wooden box against a textured grey backdrop. He wears a dark polka dot tank top with a deep scoop neckline, revealing extensive tattoos across his chest and arms, including a prominent butterfly design and botanical motifs. His heavily distressed cargo pants feature multiple large pockets and panels. Yellow typographical elements overlay the top portion of the frame, including the large heading ICON and issue details, along with a list of featured names. The lighting is soft and directional, accentuating the textures of the clothing and skin. The composition is vertical and centered, captured by photographer Mark Seliger.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film

Industries

Magazines

Color

Jet Black (60%)
Light Grey (40%)

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Editorial