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Monochrome portrait of an elderly woman wearing a patterned headscarf and layered beaded necklaces by photographer Gentl And Hyers

Gentl And Hyers, Photographer, New York

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Description

This striking black and white portrait, captured by photographer Gentl And Hyers, features an elderly woman in profile view. She is wearing a dark, knotted headscarf wrapped around her hair, with a small bun visible at the back. Her attire includes a light-colored patterned top complemented by multiple layered beaded necklaces and dangling earrings. A pair of sunglasses hangs from the front of her layered necklaces. The lighting creates sharp highlights and deep shadows across her facial features and clothing, emphasizing texture and form. The background consists of a stark, neutral surface.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Context

Portrait / Headshot